(2nd LD) Ruling DP headed for landslide victory in local elections
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is expected to achieve a significant victory in the local elections, marking a setback for the opposition People Power Party (PPP). Early results indicate that the DP could win 13 out of 16 key mayoral and gubernatorial positions. This outcome is likely to strengthen President Lee Jae Myung's mandate as he enters his second year in office.
- ▪The DP is projected to win as many as 13 of the 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial posts.
- ▪The PPP is expected to secure only two key races, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment from previous elections.
- ▪Chong Won-o of the DP is projected to defeat incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the PPP.
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Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK (2nd LD) Ruling DP headed for landslide victory in local elections Yi Wonju All News 03:35 June 04, 2026 SHARE Facebook X Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. LIKE SAVE PRINT FONT SIZE ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG (ATTN: UPDATES paras 9-10, 15-18 with latest vote count)By Yi Wonju SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was poised for a sweeping victory in the local elections in a crushing defeat for the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), interim vote counting showed Thursday, a result expected to give President Lee Jae Myung a stronger mandate in his second year in office.
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