Busan mayoral election

Jeon Jae-soo Wins Busan Mayoral Election, Marking Democratic Party's Return After 8 Years

Jeon Jae-soo, former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, has been elected mayor of Busan, marking the Democratic Party's first victory in the city in eight years. Despite past controversies and electoral setbacks, Jeon's "Maritime Capital" pledge resonated with voters, particularly in traditionally conservative areas.