As of 10 p.m. in the June 3 By-elections, Lee Jinsook 'Likely' in Daegu, Park Ji-won 'Certain' in North Jeolla

As vote counting for the 6·3 nationwide local elections and by-elections for National Assembly members is underway, Lee Jinsook, the People Power Party candidate, is emerging as the leading contender in the Dalseong region of Daegu. In the Gunsan-Gimje-Buan district of North Jeolla Province, Park Ji-won, the Democratic Party candidate, is virtually certain to win.

As of 10:30 p.m. on June 3rd, the nationwide vote counting rate stands at 19.72%. Among these, candidate Lee is highly likely to win with 64.30%. The Democratic Party candidate Park Hyung-ryong has 35.69% of the votes.

(Daegu=Yonhap News) Hyuntae Kim reports that on the afternoon of the 3rd, vote counting was actively underway at the 6.3 local election counting center set up at the indoor inline skating rink in Manchon, Suseong District, Daegu. 2026.6.3 mtkht@yna.co.kr (End)

In the Gunsan-Gimje-Buan district of North Jeolla Province, candidate Park is certain to be elected with 65.94%. Independent candidate Kim Jonghoe has secured 34.05% of the votes.

While Democratic Party candidates are leading in all regions except Daegu, the race remains tight in Pyeongtaek-eul, Gyeonggi Province.

In Buk-gap, Busan, Democratic Party candidate Ha Jungwoo has 54.10%, while independent candidate Han Donghoon has 38.31%.

In Gyeyang-eul, Incheon, Democratic Party candidate Kim Namjun has 78.40%, and People Power Party candidate Sim Wangseop has 16.75%.

In Gwangsan-eul, Gwangju, Democratic Party candidate Im Munyoung is leading with 66.33%.

In Nam-gap, Ulsan, Democratic Party candidate Jeon Taejin has 59.24%, and People Power Party candidate Kim Taegyu has 35.00%.

In Pyeongtaek-eul, Gyeonggi Province, Democratic Party candidate Kim Yongnam has 33.97%, Cho Kuk Innovation Party candidate Cho Kuk has 34.74%, and People Power Party candidate Yoo Euido has 26.34%.

In Ansan-gap, Gyeonggi Province, Democratic Party candidate Kim Namguk has 54.24%, and People Power Party candidate Kim Seokhun has received 40.61% of the votes.

In Hanam-gap, Gyeonggi Province, Democratic Party candidate Lee Kwangjae is receiving 57.83%, while People Power Party candidate Lee Yong has 39.96% of the votes.

In Gongju-Buyeo-Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province, Democratic Party candidate Kim Youngbin has 55.79%, and People Power Party candidate Yoon Yonggeun has 38.61%.

In Gunsan-Gimje-Buan-gap, North Jeolla Province, Democratic Party candidate Kim Euigyeom is ahead with 81.67%.

In Seogwipo, Jeju, Democratic Party candidate Kim Seongbeom is leading with 53.83%. People Power Party candidate Ko Gicheol has 46.16%.

In addition, vote counting has not yet begun in Asan-eul, South Chungcheong Province, and Yeonsu-gap, Incheon.

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