At least 14 electoral districts set for by-election in June

The stakes in the June local and byelections have grown since the ruling Democratic Party of Korea wrapped up its candidate selection for key municipalities Saturday, with at least 14 parliamentary seats now up for contest. In the party's latest selection, Rep. Wi Seong-gon was chosen as its candidate for Jeju governor, joining lawmakers including Reps. Choo Mi-ae, Chun Jae-soo, Kim Sang-wook, Lee Won-taeg, Min Hyung-bae, Park Chan-dae and Park Soo-hyun, Their departure from the National Assembl

By The Korea Herald