This composite image shows the rival candidates in the Seoul mayoral race — Chong Won-o, left, of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), and Oh Se-hoon of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP). Yonhap
The Seoul mayoral race in the local elections remained too close to call overnight, with the winner still uncertain about 12 hours after polls closed Wednesday.
As of 6:20 a.m. Thursday, Chong Won-o of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) secured 48.94 percent of the vote, compared with 48.34 percent for incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), who was seeking reelection.
The DPK candidate had been projected to win, leading the PPP contender 51.4 percent to 46 percent in a joint exit poll released by broadcasters KBS, MBC and SBS after polls ended at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
