South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race

President Lee Jae Myung’s Democratic Party had hoped to consolidate its influence and extend his political momentum.

By Choe Sang-Hun

Ruling party concedes key battlegrounds after tight race

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea largely prevailed in Wednesday's local elections, but it was not a win without costs, as the party lost some key battlegrounds. In particular, the ruling party's narrow yet crucial loss in the Seoul mayoral election prompted a blame game within the liberal camp, raising questions as to whether the results indeed represent a clear victory for the party. The Democratic Party envisioned wins in tight races involving Seoul mayoral candidate Chong Won-o, Daegu may

By The Korea Herald

South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but may lose in Seoul

The loss of Seoul, South Korea's largest city and top political prize, would deliver ⁠a symbolic blow to President Lee Jae Myung despite his party's broader gains.

South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but faces losing Seoul

The loss of Seoul would deliver a symbolic blow to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung despite his party’s broader gains.