Bosung County Governor Suitability Survey, Kim Cheol-woo 57.6% · Im Young-soo 31%

County Governor Kim Far Ahead Beyond Margin of Error Compared to Other Candidates

Positive Evaluation of County Administration 75.2%·Negative 18.9% Overwhelmingly Favorable Ratings

From the left in the photo: Kim Cheol-woo, Bosung County Governor; Lim Young-soo, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member; Byun Jae-myeon, Ph.D. in Agricultural Science.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A public opinion poll on the suitability of candidates for the Bosung County Governor in Jeonnam, to be held on June 1st during the nationwide simultaneous local elections, showed that the current Bosung County Governor Kim Cheol-woo is significantly ahead of other candidates beyond the margin of error (±4.4).

According to the results of a survey conducted by Daily Research on the 12th and 13th among 501 men and women aged 18 or older residing in Bosung County, commissioned by Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters on the 16th, Kim received 57.6% suitability, while Im Young-soo, a Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member, received 31%. Dr. Byeon Jae-myeon, an agricultural science PhD, followed with 3%, other candidates 1.3%, no suitable candidate 1.9%, and unsure 5.1%.

Kim showed particularly high support among women (60.1%) and those aged 60 and above (61.6%). In the 1st electoral district (Bosung-eup, Nodong-myeon, Mireok-myeon, Deukryang-myeon, Hoecheon-myeon, Ungchi-myeon), Kim received 54.7%, Im 35.4%, and in the 2nd electoral district (Beolgyo-eup, Gyeombaek-myeon, Yuleo-myeon, Boknae-myeon, Mundeok-myeon, Joseong-myeon), Kim received 60.4%, Im 26.9%.

In the support rate survey following suitability, Kim received 55.8%, Im 31.8%, and Dr. Byeon 3.9%, with Kim leading Im by a 24 percentage point margin.

Kim was supported by a majority of both men (54.5%) and women (57.1%), and a majority across all age groups except those in their 30s (46%).

In the electability survey, Kim led with 57.9%, Im 30.6%, and Dr. Byeon 4.8%.

Among men, Kim received 57.3% and Im 34.2%, while among women, Kim received 58.5% and Im 27.2%, showing Kim’s broad support across all age groups.

Regarding Kim’s county administration, 75.2% gave a positive evaluation, while 18.9% gave a negative one.

The upcoming Bosung County Governor election is heavily influenced by the Democratic Party’s nomination due to regional characteristics. This explains the fierce competition for the nomination. Im and Dr. Byeon have challenged Kim, who is seeking re-election.

Im, challenging for the head of Bosung County administration, must overcome issues such as being sent to prosecution for violating the Public Official Election Act (pre-election campaigning) and controversies over frequent party changes. Dr. Byeon faces the challenge of addressing his low support rate.

This survey was conducted via wired and wireless ARS telephone surveys, with 90% virtual mobile phone numbers provided by telecom companies and 10% wired telephone RDD. The final response rate was 13.2%, with a sampling error of ±4.4 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. Weighting was applied by gender, age, and region based on the resident registration population as of February 2022 from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (cell weighting). For detailed survey outlines and results, please refer to the Central Election Poll Deliberation Commission website.

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