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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

People Power Party Extends Candidate Application Deadline After Key Figures Don't Apply

The People Power Party has decided to extend the application deadline for candidates for the mayor of Seoul and governor of South Chungcheong after prominent figures failed to submit their applications.

Mar 11 β€’ 01:13 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

β€˜1 Billion Won Nomination Bribe’ Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung Sent to Prosecutors... To Seoul Detention Center

Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung, implicated in allegedly exchanging a 1 billion won nomination bribe, have been transferred to prosecutors following their arrest and detention.

Mar 10 β€’ 23:27 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul mayor issues ultimatum to party: Drop Yoon or lose me

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has declared that the People Power Party must cut ties with former President Yoon Suk-yeol if they want his support for the upcoming elections.

Mar 9 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Jun-pyo: Oh Se-hoon Is Characterized by Not Entering Elections He Can't Win

Hong Jun-pyo criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for not applying for the Seoul mayoral candidacy, suggesting he avoids elections he perceives he cannot win.

Mar 9 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜No Application for Candidacy’ Se-hoon Oh... Pro-Yoon Park Soo-young Urges to Face Challenges Head-On

Park Soo-young, a member of the National Assembly from the ruling People Power Party, urges Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to apply for candidacy in the upcoming local elections, emphasizing the importance of party unity against the opposition.

Mar 9 β€’ 00:29 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jung-hyun: 'We will uphold candidate nomination discipline even if it means holding elections without candidates'

Lee Jung-hyun emphasizes the importance of strict candidate nomination rules in upcoming elections, stating that discipline will be maintained regardless of candidate availability.

Mar 9 β€’ 00:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Change Shoes [Not in Seoul]

A village broadcast announcing the upcoming community meeting highlights local agricultural activities, seasonal changes, and the lead-up to regional elections.

Mar 8 β€’ 20:22 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon, Ultimately Did Not Apply for Nomination… 'Prioritizing Break with Yoon Again'

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon did not register for candidacy in the June 3 local elections, emphasizing the need to sever ties with the faction associated with former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Mar 8 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Cut off from Yoon first" - Oh Se-hoon, does not apply for the candidacy of Seoul mayor

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon opted not to apply for the candidacy in the upcoming elections, emphasizing his disconnection from the ruling party's leadership.

Mar 8 β€’ 10:24 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic mayoral candidates for Seoul united on the normalization of TBS facing crisis

Democratic candidates for the Seoul mayoralty have expressed their commitment to normalizing TBS, which faces a fiscal crisis due to the cessation of city budget support ahead of the 6/3 local elections.

Mar 6 β€’ 06:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Announcing 'Southwest Region Major Transformation 2.0' 90 Days Before the Election: Undergroundization of the Southern Circular Road

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon unveiled a 7.3 trillion won development plan for the southwestern districts of Seoul, aiming to improve transportation and infrastructure ahead of local elections.

Mar 5 β€’ 08:54 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party's Five-way Contest for Seoul Mayor and Gyeonggi Province Governor

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to hold primaries for candidates in four regions, including Seoul and Gyeonggi, for the upcoming local elections, resulting in a five-way contest for the mayoral position in Seoul after the disqualification of one candidate.

Mar 2 β€’ 11:09 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party confirms preliminary candidates in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Ulsan for the June 3 local elections, additional recruitment in Busan

The Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed preliminary candidates in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Ulsan for the upcoming local elections, while also planning additional candidate recruitment in Busan.

Mar 2 β€’ 05:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Education Superintendent Jeong Geun-sik to Participate in the Progressive Candidate Unification Committee

Seoul's Education Superintendent Jeong Geun-sik has decided to join a unification committee aimed at consolidating progressive candidates ahead of the upcoming education superintendent elections in June.

Mar 1 β€’ 02:52 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: Seoul City Ranked First Nationwide in Lawsuits Against Media

Seoul City has seen a significant increase in lawsuits against media outlets filed with the Media Arbitration Commission, raising concerns over potential pressure on the press ahead of local elections.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:18 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ye 'Recapturing Seoul and Busan' - Opposition 'Not Just Seoul and Busan'… Biggest Battlefield Predicted

The upcoming local elections in South Korea highlight a fierce competition between the ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party, with significant focus on Seoul and Busan as key battlegrounds.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:04 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spring Breeze, Time for Renewal [Not in Seoul]

The upcoming local elections in Sancheong, South Korea, reflect a shift in the political landscape as candidates from various parties aim to revitalize regional governance amidst challenges like population decline and economic stagnation.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:04 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Who is Running in Our Local Elections

The article discusses the beginning of candidate registrations for the June 3 local elections in South Korea, highlighting the competitive political landscape in key regions such as Seoul and its significance.

Feb 15 β€’ 23:05 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: To win the local elections, we must practice 'abstinence'... the centrist group does not like the direction of the ruling party

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon urged the ruling People Power Party leadership to adopt a more centrist approach ahead of the June local elections, indicating concerns over their current stance.

Feb 14 β€’ 09:32 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Prosecutors request arrest warrants for Gang Seon-woo and Kim Gyeong for '100 million won nomination donation'

Prosecutors have requested arrest warrants for independent lawmaker Gang Seon-woo and former Seoul city councilor Kim Gyeong over allegations of accepting a 100 million won nomination donation ahead of the 2022 local elections.

Feb 9 β€’ 08:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking] Police request arrest warrants for Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung

Police have requested arrest warrants for independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung for allegedly exchanging 100 million won in political donations ahead of the 2022 local elections.

Feb 5 β€’ 01:03 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What are the ripple effects of the 'one person, one vote system for delegates and party members'?

The recent approval of the 'one person, one vote system for delegates and party members' by the Democratic Party raises concerns about its implications for party dynamics and the upcoming local elections, including the significant Seoul mayoral race.

Feb 4 β€’ 12:10 UTC

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