Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won the ruling Democratic Party's primaries in Gwangju and Jeolla Province, maintaining his cumulative lead ahead of the party leadership race.
An ozone advisory has been issued for Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, effective noon on the 13th, with an average ozone concentration of 0.1667ppm. Yeosu is also under an ozone advisory. Vulnerable groups are advised to limit outdoor activities.
The People Power Party's North Jeolla Province chapter has criticized election management, citing issues like insufficient ballots, data entry errors during vote counting, and identical vote counts in certain areas, demanding greater transparency in the electoral process.
Newly elected Mayor-Elect Min Hyung-bae of the South Jeolla-Gwangju Special City faces immediate challenges including the location of the main administrative building, relocation of Gwangju military airport, establishment of a national medical school, and securing government funding.
Two former military generals, Lee Jae-gak for Jindo County and Kim Tae-seong for Shinan County, have been elected as local government heads in South Jeolla Province, a rare occurrence in the region.
Voters in Gwangju and South Jeolla province are participating in the historic first election for the unified Metropolitan Mayor, expressing a strong desire to choose leaders who will drive regional development and address issues like rural decline.
An ozone advisory has been issued for Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, effective 8 PM on May 2nd, with the average ozone concentration currently at 0.1249 ppm. Vulnerable groups are advised to limit outdoor activities.
