Jeon Jae-soo, the newly elected mayor of Busan from the Democratic Party, and other elected officials from the party visited Chungnyeolsa Temple in Busan and the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun in Gimhae, Gyeongnam. Jeon expressed regret over the loss of a seat in Busan and vowed to reflect on the party's shortcomings.
Jeon Jae-soo of the Democratic Party secured victory in the Busan mayoral election, largely due to his strong performance in Buk-gu and Gangseo-gu, areas known as the 'Nakdong River Belt.' He won by a narrow margin of 45,941 votes.
Jeon Jae-soo of the Democratic Party has been elected mayor of Busan, defeating Park Hyung-joon of the People Power Party by approximately 40,000 votes. This marks the second time a Democratic Party candidate has won the Busan mayoral election.
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.
Newly elected Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo pledged to work diligently, stating, "I will prove myself with achievements and results rather than words." He also acknowledged the difficulty of campaigning in Busan, where the Democratic Party has limited representation, and vowed to unite the efforts of defeated candidates to revitalize the city.
Busan mayoral candidate Park Hyung-joon criticized Democratic Party candidates Jeon Jae-soo and Ha Jung-woo, accusing them of using 'frame politics' instead of rational debate and truth.
