Turning Point in the Ruling Party Primary, Lee Jae-myung Leads with a Cumulative 53.41% (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] In the Democratic Party's Jeju regional tour primary, Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung's vote share exceeded 50%, continuing his majority victory in the cumulative vote share as well.

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In the Jeju regional tour primary held at Jeju Nanta Hotel on the 1st, Governor Lee's vote share surpassed the majority with 56.75%. Former Representative Lee Nak-yeon recorded 35.71%, former Minister Chu Mi-ae 6.55%, and Representative Park Yong-jin 0.99%.

The Democratic Party has held seven of the total eleven regional tour primaries, reaching the halfway point with the Jeju primary. In the current cumulative vote share, Governor Lee maintains majority support with 53.41%.

Former Representative Lee's cumulative vote share stands at 34.73%, trailing Governor Lee by 18.68 percentage points. Following are former Minister Chu with 10.63% and Representative Park with 1.24%.

Former Representative Lee, who failed to stop Governor Lee's majority victory on this day, is hopeful for the remaining regional tour primaries. After the Jeju primary vote count, he told reporters, "I gratefully accept the votes of Jeju residents," adding, "I thank those who supported me and also accept the feelings of those who did not support me as they are." He further stated, "I will do my best in the upcoming Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam primaries tomorrow."

Regarding the second Super Week, former Representative Lee said, "I refrain from making numerical predictions, but I believe things will improve," and when asked if he thinks a runoff vote is possible, he replied, "I think so."

On the other hand, Governor Lee, who has maintained the 'Lee Jae-myung momentum' despite the Daejang-dong allegations, expressed to reporters on the day, "I sincerely thank the Jeju residents and Jeju party members for their support, which was higher than expected," and regarding the second Super Week, he said, "I humbly await the judgment and choice of the people and party members."

The Democratic Party will hold regional tour primaries in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam on the 2nd, and in Incheon on the 3rd. Especially on the 3rd, the voting results of the second electorate, totaling 496,000 people, will be announced simultaneously, and depending on these results, the possibility of a runoff vote will be effectively determined.

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