Park Soo-hyun of the Democratic Party Likely to Win South Chungcheong Governorship... Kim Tae-heum Concedes

Park Soo-hyun, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate, is projected to win the 9th nationwide simultaneous local election for the position of Governor of South Chungcheong Province.

According to the National Election Commission, as of 4:00 a.m. on June 4, with 85.53% of the votes counted, Park is leading with 52.63% of the vote, ahead of Kim Tae-heum, the People Power Party candidate, who has 47.36%.

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Kim, the incumbent governor, has conceded defeat. He stated, "I failed to meet the support and expectations of the people of South Chungcheong Province. I humbly accept the election results. Although I was not chosen by the residents this time, I will never forget the love and support you have shown me throughout my life."

Park also emphasized that his victory has not yet been officially confirmed, saying, "I would like to express my deepest consolation to candidate Kim and his supporters for the good competition. I will open a new era in the provincial government where all residents push forward together. I will make South Chungcheong Province a region that is seamlessly connected nationwide and can reach out to the world."

Born in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, Park has served as a member of the 19th and 22nd National Assembly (representing Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang in South Chungcheong), as well as spokesperson and Chief Presidential Secretary for Public Communication in the Moon Jae-in administration, and Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the National Assembly (vice-ministerial level).

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