South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race

NYT World Thursday 04 June 2026, 07:03 UTC By Choe Sang-Hun 1 min read

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Democratic Party members and lawmakers, gathered at the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday, cheered after exit polls predicted a decisive win for the party in local elections.

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