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.

The vote is widely seen as an assessment of President Lee Jae-myung’s first year in office.

A year after Lee Jae Myung won the presidency in a snap election, the nation went to the polls again Wednesday to pick its leaders for local office...

The liberal ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is projected to dominate Wednesday’s local elections, with exit polls showing it leading in a ma...

South Korean voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for the ruling Democratic Party in nationwide local elections Wednesday, exit polls said, in a show of support for President…

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was on track to secure sweeping victories in Wednesday’s local elections, reflecting strong nationwide voter support and bolstering President Lee…

As Wednesday's exit poll suggested a landslide win for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea in the local and parliamentary by-elections, all eyes are on what ra

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea appeared poised for a sweeping victory in South Korea's June 3 local elections, according to exit polls released Wednesday,

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was poised for a sweeping victory in the local elections in a crushing defeat for the main opposition People Power...

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party was heading for a landslide victory in Wednesday’s nationwide local elections, sweeping across much of the country while l

President Lee Jae Myung received a significant boost to his agenda as the ruling Democratic Party's (DP) landslide victory in Wednesday's local ele...

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) won 12 out of the country’s 16 mayor and provincial governor races in Wednesday’s local elections, accor...

The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) was expected to win 18 of Seoul's 25 districts, reversing the People Power Party's (PPP) majority sweep in the...

The loss of Seoul would deliver a symbolic blow to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung despite his party’s broader gains.

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

Outcome complicates president Lee Jae Myung’s bid to solidify political mandate

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party swept most seats in local elections but failed to flip the crucial Seoul mayoral seat, official results showed Thursday, in a sign that…

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party swept most seats in local elections but failed to flip the crucial Seoul mayoral seat, official results showed Thursday, in a sign that…