On the 20th of December, the Democratic Party held a crucial meeting at its headquarters, where its election management committee chair, So Byeong-hoon, announced the selection of Kim Sang-wook as the candidate for Ulsan mayor in the upcoming 6.3 local elections. Kim, who was previously a Democratic lawmaker, won the primary decisively, receiving over half of the votes, thus eliminating the need for a runoff. Kim Sang-wook stood out in a competitive selection process against other notable candidates, including Lee Sun-ho, a former presidential secretary for local development, and Ahn Jae-hyun, who represents the Ulsan chapter of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation. His victory marks a strategic move by the Democratic Party, aiming to strengthen its position in the region amidst local political dynamics. Kim has a contentious political background; he was initially elected to the National Assembly as a member of the People Power Party, which is now the opposition party. Notably, during the recent emergency martial law period, he voted in favor of the impeachment of former President Yoon Seok-yeol, stating that it was his constitutional duty as a lawmaker to participate in such votes. His switch to the Democratic Party after leaving the People Power Party indicates a significant shift in his political allegiance, which could impact the electoral landscape in Ulsan.