Despite clearly having the upper hand going into Wednesday’s local elections, Democratic leadership and the president himself prevented a blue wave with arrogance and distasteful rhetoric

Democrats are on alert to avoid gaffes that could cost them while the PPP admitted having “fallen short” ahead of Wednesday’s local elections

From the de facto two-party system to stock fluctuations, few seem to want to look beyond the binary of blue and red

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) looks set to win a resounding victory in Wednesday's local elections, according to a joint exit poll announced shortly after voting ended.

Staff members count ballots in Seoul, South Korea, June 3, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]