[6.3 Election] Democratic Party Finalizes Candidates for 13 Jeonbuk Local Government Heads... Imsil County Deferred

by Noh Junghun

Published 22 Apr.2026 11:46(KST)

Jo Jihoon for Jeonju, Kim Jaejun for Gunsan, Choi Jungho for Iksan, Lee Haksoo for Jeongeup,

Yang Chungmo for Namwon, Yoo Heetae for Wanju,

Jeon Chunseong for Jinan, Kwon Ikhyun for Buan... Final decision for Imsil County, linked to "money envelope scandal," to be announced later

Jeong Seongju for Gimje, Hwang Inhong for Muju, Choi Hunsik for Jangsu, Choi Youngil for Sunchang, Sim Deokseop for Gochang already confirmed

The Democratic Party of Korea has finalized its candidates for the heads of basic local governments in the Jeonbuk region. However, the party announced that the final decision for Imsil County, where a "money envelope scandal" has emerged, will be made at a later date.

The Election Commission of the Democratic Party of Korea Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced the final results for the eight basic local government heads in the Jeonbuk region on April 22.

Youngja Park, Election Commissioner of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Party of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced the final results of the runoff election for eight basic local government heads on the 22nd at the briefing room of the Jeonbuk Provincial Council. Photo by Roh Jung-hoon

The runoff results are as follows: Jo Jihoon for Jeonju City; Kim Jaejun for Gunsan City; Choi Jungho for Iksan City; Lee Haksoo for Jeongeup City; Yang Chungmo for Namwon City; Yoo Heetae for Wanju County; Jeon Chunseong for Jinan County; and Kwon Ikhyun for Buan County were the winners.

Previously, the Jeonbuk Provincial Party Election Commission had already confirmed Jeong Seongju as the candidate for Gimje City, Hwang Inhong for Muju County, Choi Hunsik for Jangsu County, Choi Youngil for Sunchang County, and Sim Deokseop for Gochang County.