(LEAD) Ruling DP headed for landslide victory in local elections
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is projected to achieve a significant victory in the local elections, marking a setback for the opposition People Power Party (PPP). Early vote counts indicate that the DP is likely to win 14 out of 16 key mayoral and gubernatorial positions. This outcome is expected to strengthen President Lee Jae Myung's mandate and reflect a shift in voter sentiment compared to previous elections.
- ▪The DP is projected to win as many as 14 of the 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial posts.
- ▪The PPP is expected to secure only one or two key races based on early ballot counts.
- ▪Choo Mi-ae of the DP is set to become the country's first female head of a provincial government in Gyeonggi Province.
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Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK (LEAD) Ruling DP headed for landslide victory in local elections Yi Wonju All News 02:25 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: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout 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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