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Kim Sang-wook selected as unified Democratic-Progressive candidate for Ulsan mayor

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Kim Sang-wook of the Democratic Party has been selected as the unified candidate for mayor of Ulsan from the Democratic and Progressive parties.
  • The decision was announced on May 28, the day before early voting for the June 3 local elections.
  • The joint candidacy aims to strengthen the progressive bloc's chances against other parties in the upcoming election.

Kim Sang-wook, representing the Democratic Party, has emerged as the unified candidate for mayor of Ulsan, a joint nomination with the Progressive Party. The announcement came on May 28, just ahead of the early voting period for the June 3 local elections.

The selection process involved a re-election between Kim Sang-wook and Kim Jong-hoon of the Progressive Party. The final decision was made through a 100% citizen opinion poll conducted via a secure anonymous number system, with voting open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the announcement.

This unified candidacy is a strategic move by the Democratic and Progressive parties to consolidate their support base and present a stronger front against other political contenders in the Ulsan mayoral race. By presenting a single, joint candidate, they aim to maximize their electoral impact and appeal to a broader range of progressive and centrist voters in the region.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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