South Korea Local, Parliamentary Elections

Candidate registration has opened for the June 3 local elections and parliamentary by-elections in South Korea. These elections are widely viewed as a crucial test of public sentiment towards President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office. The South Korea — Election commission is overseeing the registration process and the subsequent 13-day official campaigning period. Key mayoral races include Seoul, where Oh Se-hoon of the South Korea — People Power Party faces Chong Won-o of the South Korea — Minjudang, and Busan, where incumbent Park Jong-joon (South Korea — People Power Party) is challenged by Chun Jae-soo (South Korea — Minjudang). Additionally, 14 National Assembly seats are at stake, with notable contests such as former South Korea — People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon running as an independent in Busan's Buk-A constituency, and Cho Kuk of the South Korea — Rebuilding Korea Party seeking a seat in Pyeongtaek.