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South Korea's Ruling Party Wins 12 of 16 Mayoral/Provincial Governor Races in Local Elections

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South Korea's ruling Democratic Party secured victory in 12 out of 16 mayoral and provincial governor races in the unified local elections held on the 3rd. However, the main opposition People Power Party's candidate won in the capital, Seoul, a loss acknowledged by the ruling party.

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