Yoo Jeong-bok, the People Power Party candidate who failed to win a third term as Incheon mayor, stated on May 4th that he "humbly accepts the results." He expressed gratitude to citizens for their support and apologized for not meeting expectations, having secured 46.06% of the vote against rival Park Chan-dae.
Park Chan-dae, elected mayor of Incheon, is a three-term lawmaker who overcame poverty to succeed in business and politics. He played a significant role during the 12.3 state of emergency and impeachment crisis and led the party as acting leader in the presidential election.
Park Chan-dae of the Democratic Party is projected to win the Incheon mayoral election, leading incumbent Yoo Jeong-bok by a significant margin with over half the votes counted. Park pledged to focus on economic recovery and national government cooperation.
Democratic Party candidate Park Chan-dae is projected to win the Incheon mayoral election, leading People Power Party's Yoo Jeong-bok by a significant margin with 20.9% of votes counted.
With 17.09% of votes counted in the Incheon mayoral election, Do Seong-hoon leads with 102,669 votes (40.33%), followed by Lee Dae-hyung (29.86%) and Lim Byeong-gu (29.79%).
Incheon mayoral candidates from major parties, including Park Chan-dae (Democratic Party) and Yoo Jeong-bok (People Power Party), urged citizens to vote in the June 3 local elections, emphasizing the importance of turnout to shape the city's future, especially after early voting rates fell short of the national average.
The National Election Commission has revised the declared assets of Incheon mayoral candidate Yoo Jeong-bok after allegations of omitting virtual assets. The total assets increased by approximately 78 million won.
With one day left before the June 3rd Incheon mayoral election, candidates Park Chan-dae (Democratic Party) and Yoo Jeong-bok (People Power Party) are making their final appeals to voters, reflecting on their campaign efforts.
Incheon mayoral candidates Park Chan-dae and Yoo Jeong-bok visited Buddhist temples on Buddha's Birthday, participating in ceremonies and exchanging sharp criticisms. Reform Party candidate Lee Ki-boong campaigned in Jung-gu.
Incheon mayoral candidates Park Chan-dae (DP) and Yoo Jeong-bok (PPP) are competing with different visions for the city's growth. Park proposes 'ABC+E' new industries and urban renewal, while Yoo aims to transform Incheon into an 'International Free City' by enacting special legislation to overcome regulations. Lee Ki-bong (Reform Party) pledges to upgrade the used car complex and develop bio material hubs.
Incheon mayoral candidates from the Democratic Party, People Power Party, and Reform Party actively campaigned on the first weekend of the official election period, visiting traditional markets, commercial districts, and engaging with citizens to solicit support.
The election committee for Incheon mayoral candidate Yoo Jeong-bok has filed a police report against an individual involved in virtual asset investment and a reporter for allegedly spreading false information regarding Yoo's wife's virtual asset holdings.
Incheon Mayor Yoo Jung-bok, indicted for violating election law, failed to appear at his first trial. The court warned of an arrest warrant if he misses the next hearing, scheduled after the local elections.
Candidates in the 6.3 Incheon mayoral election are actively seeking military votes by highlighting their connections to the military and proposing veteran-friendly policies. Both candidates are emphasizing their military service and support for veterans.
