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South Korea Ruling Party Wins Local Elections, May Lose Seoul

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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South Korea's ruling Democratic Party won a majority of seats in local elections, but early results suggest they may lose the Seoul mayoralty to the opposition People Power Party. These elections are viewed as a performance review for President Lee Jae Myung's administration and experienced ballot paper shortages in some areas of Seoul.

What We Know — Key Points

  • National Election Commission (NEC) tallies showed Democratic Party candidates winning Busan and leading in 12 of 16 mayoral and provincial contests nationwide.
  • South Korea's ruling Democratic Party secured a majority of seats in local elections.
  • Early counts indicate the Democratic Party is set to lose the crucial Seoul mayoralty to the opposition People Power Party.
  • The elections are seen as a report card on President Lee Jae Myung's administration.
  • Ballot paper shortages occurred in parts of Seoul during the elections.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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    South Korea's ruling Democratic Party secured a majority of seats in local elections, but early counts indicate they are set to lose the crucial Seoul mayoralty to the opposition People Power Party. The elections, seen as a report card on President Lee Jae Myung's administration, were also marred by ballot paper shortages in parts of Seoul.

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