Jo Sang-ho elected Sejong City mayor, vows to complete administrative capital

Jo Sang-ho, representing the Democratic Party, has been elected as the new mayor of Sejong Special Self-Governing City. The election results showed a decisive victory for Jo, who garnered 61.03% of the vote in the local elections held on June 3.

He comfortably surpassed his opponent, Choi Min-ho of the People Power Party, who received 36.01% of the vote. This outcome signals a clear mandate for Jo Sang-ho's platform and vision for the city.

Jo Sang-ho, born in 1970, brings a wealth of political experience to the mayoral office. He entered politics as a secretary to National Assembly member Lee Hwa-young and later served as an aide to National Assembly member Lee Hae-chan. His career also includes a significant role as the chief of staff for the then-Sejong Mayor Lee Chun-hee in 2014, and he has held special political appointments.

Upon his victory, Jo Sang-ho expressed his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promise: completing the development of Sejong as the administrative capital of South Korea. His election is seen as a crucial step towards realizing this long-standing national objective.