[Breaking] Jeju Governor Wi Sung-gon of Democratic Party Wins

Wi Sung-gon of the Democratic Party has been confirmed as the winner of the Jeju governor election, held as part of the June 3 local elections.

As of 10:45 PM on election day, with 49.28% of the votes counted in Jeju, Wi Sung-gon garnered 97,272 votes, representing 62.94% of the total. He holds a substantial lead over his opponent, Moon Sung-hyun of the People Power Party, who received 52,108 votes, or 33.71%. The margin between the two candidates stands at 29.23 percentage points, solidifying Wi Sung-gon's victory.

Wi Sung-gon's political career includes serving as the student council president at Jeju National University, followed by three terms as a Jeju provincial councilor. He has also served three consecutive terms representing the Seogwipo district in the National Assembly since the 20th general election. Within the Democratic Party, he has held positions such as Deputy Floor Leader and Chief Deputy Policy Officer, and served as the convener of the Special Committee on Climate Crisis in the 22nd National Assembly.