Democratic Party Announces Additional Jeonnam Primary Results... Kim San Advances in Muan, Uh Hongseop in Wando

The election management committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Chapter of the Democratic Party of Korea announced the results of the additional primaries for basic local government heads in the Jeonnam region for the 9th nationwide local elections on April 22.

Kim San, Candidate for County Governor of Muan. Courtesy of Muan County Office

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First, in the Muan County mayoral primary, the advantage of the incumbent was once again confirmed. In the runoff between two candidates, the incumbent Kim San defeated Na Gwangguk, a former Jeonnam Provincial Council member, to secure the party nomination.

Woohongseob, Candidate for Wando County Governor. Provided by the National Election Commission

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In the Wando County mayoral primary, Uh Hongseop was confirmed as the final candidate after defeating Ji Youngbae.

Due to controversy over the leakage of the party member list, the main primary for Yeosu mayor proceeded to a re-vote. The candidates-Kim Younggyu, Baek Insook, Seo Younghak, and Jeong Gimyeong (listed in Korean alphabetical order)-competed, but as no one won a majority, the top two, Kim Younggyu and Seo Younghak, advanced to the runoff. Notably, incumbent Jeong Gimyeong was eliminated, creating an upset. The final candidate for Yeosu mayor is expected to be confirmed next week.

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