Who is running in Seoul mayoral primaries?

As the June 3 local elections approach, the Seoul mayoral race is entering the primary phase, with the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) each fielding three contenders to compete for their party’s nomination. With neither side’s candidate finalized, the race remains in flux as parties move to select their standard-bearers. Recent opinion polls, while based on hypothetical matchups, suggest a stronger showing for DPK hopefuls, with several surveys indicating the party’s contenders leading potential PPP nominees and widening their advantage compared with earlier readings. DPK candidates Chong Won-o is a veteran local administrator who served three consecutive terms as the head of Seongdong District in Seoul, making him the only three-term district chief in the capital region. His long tenure is often cited as proof of administrative competence, with consistently high public satisfaction ratings. He is also credited with helping transform Seongsu-dong into one of Seoul’s most sought-after neighborhoods. However, his campaign has

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