Han Dong-hoon Wins Busan North District by-election, Aims to Restore Balance in South Korea

by Lee da hui Posted : June 4, 2026, 02:45Updated : June 4, 2026, 02:45
Han Dong-hoon, independent candidate for Busan North District, raises his fist in celebration at his campaign office on June 4.
Han Dong-hoon, independent candidate for Busan North District, raises his fist in celebration at his campaign office on June 4.
Han Dong-hoon, an independent candidate, has won the by-election for the Busan North District seat in the National Assembly.

According to the National Election Commission on June 4, Han secured his victory by a margin of 1,425 votes over Ha Jung-woo, the candidate from the Democratic Party.

Upon confirmation of his election, Han expressed his gratitude, stating, "I sincerely thank the great citizens of Buk-gu for opening the path to a historic victory for the future of our district and the revival of conservatism."

He pledged to prioritize the interests of Buk-gu residents, Busan citizens, and the people of South Korea in fulfilling his responsibilities. "I will focus on the development of Buk-gu, the rebuilding of conservatism, and controlling the runaway government of Lee Jae-myung to restore balance in South Korea," he vowed.

Han also remarked, "I have realized how formidable and awe-inspiring public sentiment is. I will be a politician who listens to the people's voice."

Regarding his plans to rejoin the People Power Party, he stated, "Specific plans are not important; I will keep my promise to return."

He further addressed the leadership of Jang Dong-hyuk, asserting, "This election was not just about my evaluation. The urgent need for conservative revival is what the citizens have mandated us to achieve."



* This article has been translated by AI.