A court has issued an arrest warrant for Jeong Yi-han, a former Busan mayoral candidate, for allegedly staging an assault on himself during the June local elections. He is accused of obstruction of official duties and violating election law. An acquaintance, Yoon, was also arrested.
A former Busan mayoral candidate, Jeong Yi-han, appeared in court facing arrest for allegedly staging an assault on himself to win votes in the recent local elections. Prosecutors seek charges of obstruction of official duties and election law violations.
Prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant for former Busan mayoral candidate Jeong Yi-han, suspected of staging his own assault during a street campaign to gain voter sympathy ahead of local elections last month. The incident involved a beverage being sprayed on him, leading to a concussion diagnosis, but investigations revealed his alleged attacker was an acquaintance and the hospital was owned by his father.
부산시 전재수 시장은 민선 9기 시정의 핵심을 해양수도 인프라 구축으로 삼고, 장금상선 회장 면담, 해사전문법원 개청 준비, 북극항로 거점화 및 전문인력 양성 계획을 밝혔다.
Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo pledged to resolve the city's 30-year water supply issue by cooperating with Gyeongnam Province and highlighted the Bu-Ul-Gyeong region's competitiveness in 'physical AI' due to stable power and data infrastructure.
경찰이 6·3 지방선거 당시 개혁신당 부산시장 후보였던 정이한 전 후보의 음료 투척 피습 사건에 대해 자작극 의혹을 수사 중이다. 음료 투척 남성과 정 전 후보의 관계, 사건 사전 계획 여부 등을 집중 조사하고 있으며, 의료법 위반 혐의도 수사할 예정이다.
Police are investigating allegations that former Reform Party Busan mayoral candidate Jeong Yi-han staged an assault where a man threw a drink at him during the 6.3 local elections. Investigators are focusing on the relationship between Jeong and the man who threw the drink, suspecting a pre-planned incident.
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.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) achieved a significant victory in local and parliamentary by-elections, winning key mayoral seats in Busan and securing a majority of gubernatorial and mayoral positions. The opposition People Power Party (PPP) retained the Seoul mayoral seat but faced setbacks.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) achieved a significant victory in local elections and parliamentary by-elections, winning key mayoral seats in Busan and securing 12 out of 16 major gubernatorial and mayoral positions. The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) retained the Seoul mayoral seat.
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.
On June 2, 2026, Busan mayoral candidates Jeon Jae-soo of the Democratic Party and Park Hyung-joon of the People Power Party held campaign events. Jeon Jae-soo conducted a mobile campaign rally, while Park Hyung-joon attended a Jjajangmyeon sharing event to solicit support.
Busan mayoral candidates Jeon Jae-soo (Democratic Party) and Park Hyung-jun (People Power Party) campaigned on June 2, 2026, with Jeon holding a street rally and Park attending a Jajangmyeon sharing event.
Busan mayoral candidates Jeon Jae-soo (Democratic Party), Park Hyung-joon (People Power Party), and Jeong Yi-han (Reform Party) made their final appeals on Facebook and at campaign rallies, urging voters to cast their ballots on election day. Candidates focused on local development, national political checks, and personal commitment to Busan.
Busan mayoral candidates Jeon Jae-soo (Democratic Party), Park Hyeong-joon (People Power Party), and Jeong Yi-han (New Reform Party) are fiercely competing with pledges for the city's future. Jeon emphasizes completing a 'Maritime Capital,' Park aims for a 'World-Class City,' and Jeong focuses on 'Bringing Youth Back to Busan.'
Busan mayoral candidates Jeon Jae-soo (Democratic Party) and Park Hyung-joon (People Power Party) engaged in a heated debate, clashing over campaign pledges and criticizing each other's policies and past actions. The debate was marked by sharp exchanges and accusations.
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