June 3 Local Elections: With 13.2% of Votes Counted as of 10 p.m., Democratic Party Leads in All Metropolitan Races Except North and South Gyeongsang

Jung Wonoh Leads in Seoul, But Ballot Paper Shortage Adds Uncertainty
Kim Boo-kyum Holds 53.5% Over Chu Kyungho’s 45.5% in Daegu

In the early stages of vote counting for the 6·3 local elections, candidates from the Democratic Party of Korea are leading in 14 major local government races. The People Power Party is ahead in two regions: North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang Provinces.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, vote counting is busily underway at the 6·3 local election counting center set up at the indoor inline skating rink in Manchon, Suseong District, Daegu. Photo by Yonhap News

As of 10:00 p.m. on June 3, with 13.19% of the votes counted nationwide, the Democratic Party is leading in the elections for local government heads. In the Seoul mayoral race, which is 5.46% counted, Chung Wonoh of the Democratic Party holds a lead with 65.72% of the votes. Oh Sehoon of the People Power Party is trailing with 31.88%. However, the Seoul election has seen continued confusion, with voting hours extended to as late as 10:00 p.m. in some districts due to a shortage of ballot papers. The People Power Party is demanding a halt to vote counting and a re-election in response to the ballot paper shortage at some polling stations in Seoul and Incheon.

In the Busan mayoral election, with 14.75% of votes counted, Jeon Jaesoo of the Democratic Party is ahead with 53.82%. Park Hyungjoon of the People Power Party follows with 44.66%. In the Daegu mayoral election, with 13.23% counted, Kim Boo-kyum of the Democratic Party is leading with 53.48%, while Chu Kyungho of the People Power Party is close behind with 45.46%.

In the South Gyeongsang Province governor race, with 15.18% of votes counted, Park Wansu of the People Power Party holds a narrow lead with 50.18%. Kim Kyungsoo of the Democratic Party is close behind with 49.81%.

In the Gangwon Province governor race, with 21.71% of votes counted, Woo Sangho of the Democratic Party leads with 54.06%. Kim Jin-tae of the People Power Party trails with 45.93%. In the North Chungcheong Province governor race, with 27.77% counted, Shin Yonghan of the Democratic Party is ahead with 54.28%, while Kim Younghwan of the People Power Party is following with 45.71%. In the South Chungcheong Province governor race, with 11.97% counted, Park Soo-hyun of the Democratic Party is in the lead with 58.73%, while Kim Taehoom of the People Power Party is behind with 41.26%.

In the North Jeolla Province governor race, with 20.03% counted, Lee Wontak of the Democratic Party is in first place with 52.52%. Independent candidate Kim Kwanyoung is following with 41.37%. In the Ulsan mayoral race, with 12.75% of votes counted, Kim Sangwook of the Democratic Party is ahead with 53.73%, and Kim Dukyeom of the People Power Party is close behind with 41.39%.

In the Incheon mayoral race, with 4.87% of votes counted, Park Chandae of the Democratic Party is leading with 60.04%. In the Daejeon mayoral race, with 13.04% counted, Heo Taejeong of the Democratic Party leads with 61.01% of the vote.

In the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special Mayor election, with 21.77% counted, Min Hyungbae of the Democratic Party shows an overwhelming lead with 81.62%. In the North Gyeongsang Province governor race, with 18.41% counted, Lee Cheolwoo of the People Power Party is strongly ahead with 64.64%, making his win highly likely. In the Jeju governor race, with 33.86% of votes counted, Wi Seongon of the Democratic Party is maintaining the lead with 61.29% of the votes.

Meanwhile, Kim Ikang, head of Seo District in Gwangju, Kim Byeongnae, head of Nam District in Gwangju, and Im Byang, mayor of Siheung, were elected unopposed. In addition, 109 metropolitan council members and 399 basic council members were also elected without opposition.

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