[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] It has become likely that independent candidate Hong Jun-pyo, who ran for Daegu Suseong-e, will be elected in the 21st general election.


According to the vote count results as of 1:30 AM on the 16th, released by the National Election Commission, independent candidate Hong Jun-pyo, running for Daegu Suseong-e, secured 38.92% of the votes, surpassing United Party candidate Lee In-seon, who received 36.26%, making Hong's election certain.



In the earlier exit polls released by the three major terrestrial broadcasters, candidate Lee In-seon's chance of winning was 39.5%, while Hong Jun-pyo's was 36.4%.


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