Gong Jeong Defeats Oh Se-hoon to Win Seoul Gwangjin District Seat

Gomin Jeong, the Democratic Party candidate running for the 21st National Assembly election in Gwangjin-gu Eul, Seoul, came out to the campaign office early on the 16th as her victory became likely, greeting supporters and sharing her thoughts.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Go Min-jeong, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul Gwangjin District, was confirmed elected after a close race with Oh Se-hoon, the United Future Party candidate.

According to the National Election Commission, as of 3:45 a.m. on the 16th, in the Seoul Gwangjin District (with a counting rate of 89.3%), Go Min-jeong of the Democratic Party recorded 49.3% of the votes, securing her victory over Oh Se-hoon of the United Future Party, who received 48.8%.

In her victory speech, Go said, "It was truly a difficult fight with many challenging moments, but I am very grateful that so many people held hands with me until the very end." She added, "I feel a great weight on my shoulders. From now on, I will do my best to be the member of the National Assembly for all residents of Gwangjin."

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