South Korea Local Polls: Democrats Win 12 Of 16 Mayoral & Provincial Gubernatorial Posts
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 04, 2026, 13:12 IST | Updated: Jun 04, 2026, 13:12 IST
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has strengthened its political position by winning 12 of 16 major mayoral and provincial races in local elections. The results give President Lee Jae Myung's party broader control over regional governments just a year into his presidency. However, the conservatives secured an important symbolic victory as incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon retained his post.
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