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The landslide of 2018, the warning of 2026

A local election comparison with Moon Jae-in’s era suggests voters back Lee Jae Myung conditionally and may resist any move to neutralize his legal troubles through politics.

2026.6.7

Voters reject one-party dominance in Korea

June 3 local election results showed public demand for political balance, curbing the ambitions of both the governing Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party.

2026.6.7

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Voters tell DP to show restraint, urge PPP to reform with June 3 election results

The ruling liberal Democratic Party (DP) won a sizable victory in Korea's local elections on June 3, but the conservative People Power Party (PPP) could take solace in several key wins, including the Seoul mayoral race, the nation's marquee contest.

2026.6.5

Democratic Party mayoral candidate Chun Jae-soo ask for support while riding a campaign vehicle through Busan on June 1. [SONG BONG-GEUN]

DP's Chun Jae-soo captures Busan mayoralty

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) candidate Chun Jae-soo won the Busan mayoral election, promising to start a new chapter for Busan citizens.

2026.6.4

Members of the ruling Democratic Party await the results of the exit poll for the local elections on June 3 at the party’s situation room in the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul. [YONHAP]

DP on track to win resounding victory in local elections, including Seoul mayor's race

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was on track to secure sweeping victories in Wednesday’s local elections, reflecting strong nationwide voter support and bolstering President Lee Jae Myung's policies going forward.

2026.6.3

DP set for resounding victory in Korea's local elections, exit polls suggest

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) looks set to win a resounding victory in Wednesday's local elections, according to a joint exit poll announced shortly after voting ended.

2026.6.3

The main opposition People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok makes an ″X″ sign during a meeting of the party’s central election campaign committee held at the National Assembly in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on June 3. [NEWS1]

It's all Greek to Lee, Jang with Plato-inspired barbs flying as voting winds down

Politicians continued to trade blows on social media as polls for the local elections prepared to close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, with President Lee Jae Myung and People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok sharing Plato-inspired barbs.

2026.6.3

An election official displays a ballot-marking stamp at a polling station set up in Seongbuk District, eastern Seoul, on June 2. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Record high early voting tells us little about who's actually winning, experts say

With a record share of voters casting ballots before Election Day, Korea’s major parties are racing to convince supporters that the momentum is on their side. Analysts, however, say the historic turnout may reveal little about who is actually ahead.

2026.6.3

Left: Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae delivers remarks in Jeonju, North Jeolla. People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok speaks at the People Power Party's Daegu chapter in Suseong District, Daegu, on May 25. [NEWS1]

With one day before vote, parties warn candidates and campaign staff against last-minute gaffes

With the June 3 local elections a day away, both of Korea's major parties have sent the same message down the ranks: Don't become the story.

2026.6.2

President Lee Jae Myung, left, and first lady Kim Hea Kyung walk out of the polling booth holding their votes during early voting in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 29. [YONHAP]

PPP accuses Lee of election interference after poll visit, online statements

President Lee Jae Myung’s early vote on Friday and subsequent social media posts encouraging voter turnout are drawing accusations of election interference from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) ahead of the June 3 local and by-elections.

2026.5.31

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democratic party

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Voters tell DP to show restraint, urge PPP to reform with June 3 election results

DP's Chun Jae-soo captures Busan mayoralty

DP on track to win resounding victory in local elections, including Seoul mayor's race

DP set for resounding victory in Korea's local elections, exit polls suggest

It's all Greek to Lee, Jang with Plato-inspired barbs flying as voting winds down

Record high early voting tells us little about who's actually winning, experts say

With one day before vote, parties warn candidates and campaign staff against last-minute gaffes

PPP accuses Lee of election interference after poll visit, online statements