Democratic Party Gangwon, Gyeongbuk, Daegu Regional Primaries... Lee Jae-myung 74.8%, Park Yong-jin 20.3%, Kang Hoon-sik 4.9%

Supreme Council Members Jeong Cheong-rae, Go Min-jeong, Park Chan-dae, Jang Kyung-tae, Seo Young-kyo, Yoon Young-chan, Go Young-in, Song Gap-seok

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] In the first regional primary election to select the next leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, candidate Lee Jae-myung showed an overwhelming lead with over 70% of the votes.

In the first regional primary held on the 6th in Gangwon, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk, candidate Lee recorded 74.81%, securing first place. Candidate Park Yong-jin received 20.31%, and candidate Kang Hoon-sik received 4.88% of the votes, respectively.

In the Supreme Council member election, candidate Jeong Cheong-rae led with 29.86% of the votes. Following him were candidate Ko Min-jung with 22.50% and candidate Park Chan-dae with 10.75%, taking second and third places respectively. Next were candidate Jang Kyung-tae with 10.65%, candidate Seo Young-kyo with 9.09%, candidate Yoon Young-chan with 7.83%, candidate Go Young-in with 4.67%, and candidate Song Gap-seok with 4.64%.

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The Democratic Party will hold the second primary on the 7th in Jeju and Incheon.

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