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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

After 35-hour delay, Songpa District vote count completed and Seoul Metropolitan Council finalized

The vote count for the 2026 local elections, which took place on Wednesday, finally finished on Friday afternoon after voting was severely delayed at a polling station in Songpa District due to a shortage of ballot papers on Wednesday evening.

2026.6.5

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Jang Dong-hyeok speaks at a podium in a red jacket with a microphone and election signage behind him.

Public verdict for the People Power Party: Reform conservatism and rebuild the right

The People Power Party (PPP) emerged from this local election with a clear message from voters: Reform the party into a credible leading opposition force representing conservative values and rebuild the conservative camp itself.

2026.6.5

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon receives flower bouquets after his winning in the local elections on June 4. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Oh Se-hoon secures fifth term as Seoul mayor amid surging home prices in Han River districts

Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon secured his fifth term in the June 3 local elections, with surging home prices appearing to have played a pivotal role in his win.

2026.6.4

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, center, enters Seoul City Hall in central Seoul on June 4 after winning the mayoral race. [YONHAP]

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon overcomes dismal exit polling to vault to historic fifth term

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon overcame a dramatic deficit in exit polling on Thursday to clinch an unprecedented fifth term in a win widely attributed to strong support from homeowners and voters focused on real estate issues.

2026.6.4

The image shows that a Polymarket user earned hefty gains by betting on Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s victory in the June 3 local elections. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Polymarket bettor shares in Oh Se-hoon's unexpected success, pocketing more than $160,000 from wager

A bettor on blockchain-based prediction platform Polymarket has reportedly pocketed roughly $160,000 from a wager on Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s victory in local elections on Wednesday.

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

Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o, left, and his People Power Party rival Oh Se-hoon campaign on May 25 for the Seoul mayoral race. [NEWS1]

Korea's local elections to be President Lee's first litmus test, even if direct impact on governance unlikely

Exactly a year after people across Korea voted for a new president on June 3 of last year, another nationwide election will take place next week, serving as the first litmus test for the Lee Jae Myung administration.

2026.5.28

Oh Se-hoon, the main opposition People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor in the June 3 local elections, speaks at a forum organized by the Korea News Editors Association at the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in central Seoul on May 14. [NEWS1]

Oh calls on voters to keep Lee administration, real estate policy in check in Seoul mayor re-election bid

Oh Se-hoon, the main opposition People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, said the June 3 local elections will serve as a referendum to keep in check the Lee Jae Myung administration and its real estate policy in a forum on Thursday.

2026.5.14

Seoul mayor candidates Chong Won-o of the Democratic Party, left, and Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party [NEWS1]

PPP's Oh Se-hoon registers as candidates heat up Seoul mayoral race

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party’s (PPP) candidate for the Seoul mayoral election, officially registered as a prospective candidate for the June 3 local elections on Monday, formally kicking off the campaign.

2026.4.27

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After 35-hour delay, Songpa District vote count completed and Seoul Metropolitan Council finalized

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Public verdict for the People Power Party: Reform conservatism and rebuild the right

Oh Se-hoon secures fifth term as Seoul mayor amid surging home prices in Han River districts

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon overcomes dismal exit polling to vault to historic fifth term

Polymarket bettor shares in Oh Se-hoon's unexpected success, pocketing more than $160,000 from wager

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

Korea's local elections to be President Lee's first litmus test, even if direct impact on governance unlikely

Oh calls on voters to keep Lee administration, real estate policy in check in Seoul mayor re-election bid

PPP's Oh Se-hoon registers as candidates heat up Seoul mayoral race