Democratic Party's Kim Nam-jun Wins National Assembly Seat in Incheon By-election

Kim Nam-jun of the Democratic Party has won the by-election for the National Assembly seat in Gyeyang-eul, Incheon, a district historically considered a stronghold for the party.

The election was triggered after Lee Jae-myung, the incumbent representative and former Democratic Party leader, resigned his seat upon his election as president. Kim Nam-jun, who has served as a close aide to Lee Jae-myung in various capacities including as a presidential spokesperson, secured his first position in the National Assembly.

With 99.79% of the votes counted, Kim Nam-jun garnered 61.63% of the vote. He defeated Shim Wang-seop of the People Power Party, who received 25.34%, and independent candidate Kim Hyun-tae, who secured 13.02%.

The Gyeyang-eul constituency has a strong track record of supporting the Democratic Party, having only lost the seat once since the year 2000. This victory reinforces the party's dominance in the area.