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Parties vie for votes on eve of South Korean elections
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Parties vie for votes on eve of South Korean elections

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean political parties are making final appeals for votes ahead of local and by-elections.
  • The ruling party expects tight races in several key regions, including Seoul and Busan.
  • The opposition party anticipates competitive contests in up to eight areas, aiming to counter the incumbent's dominance.

South Korean political parties are intensifying their campaigns on the eve of local and parliamentary by-elections, focusing on key battlegrounds like Seoul and the southeastern region of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam.

The Democratic Party has identified six local election battlegrounds, including the conservative stronghold of Daegu and the traditionally opposition-leaning Jeonbuk province, urging voters to participate. The party views these areas as crucial for its electoral success.

six areas are competitive

— Jo Seung-raeDemocratic Party election strategist Jo Seung-rae maintained the party's assessment of competitive races.

Conversely, the People Power Party anticipates a strong showing in up to eight regions, including Chungnam, Daejeon, Chungbuk, and Gangwon. They believe a desire to check the ruling party's power could lead to victories, citing a recent surge in their support.

Democratic Party election strategist Jo Seung-rae stated that the party maintains its assessment of six local election races being competitive. He specifically mentioned the Daegu mayoral race between Democratic candidate Kim Bu-gyeom and People Power candidate Chu Kyung-ho, describing it as a period where citizens are carefully considering their choice for Daegu's future.

citizens are carefully considering their choice for Daegu's future

— Jo Seung-raeDemocratic Party election strategist Jo Seung-rae described the Daegu mayoral race as a period of careful consideration for voters.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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