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.
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.
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en's municipal advisory group is under fire after a retired associate professor with a history of drunk driving was revealed to be a member. Another professor on the list is reportedly linked to sexual harassment allegations. Ko's campaign stated the drunk driver has been removed and defended the inclusion of the other professor as based on professional expertise, dismissing the allegations as rumors.
A Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Kaohsiung City Councilor has questioned KMT mayoral candidate Ke Chih-en's decision to include a repeat drunk driving offender as a municipal advisor. The advisor, a retired associate professor, has two prior DUI convictions, leading to criticism of Ke's vetting process and stance on drunk driving.
In the Chungju mayoral election, Democratic Party candidate Maeng Jeong-seop experienced a dramatic reversal, losing by 124 votes after leading significantly until the final moments of vote counting. He conceded defeat, vowing to continue contributing to the region.
The Democratic Party's strategy of fielding an internal candidate for the Seoul mayoral election failed as Jeong Eun-oh narrowly lost, marking another missed opportunity to elect a mayor from within the party. Despite winning 17 out of 25 district offices in Seoul, the party's candidate was defeated by a significant margin in affluent southern districts.
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.
Democratic Party's Jung Won-oh conceded the Seoul mayoral race to incumbent Oh Se-hoon after an early lead evaporated. Jung, a three-term district mayor, failed to translate his local administrative success into city-wide support, losing by a narrow margin.
Seoul mayoral candidate Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party admitted defeat in the June 3rd local elections, stating, "I was insufficient and it's all my fault." He expressed gratitude to supporters and congratulated the winner, Oh Se-hoon.
Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon demanded a halt to vote counting until the National Election Commission completes remedial measures for polling stations experiencing ballot shortages, emphasizing that citizens' right to vote must not be infringed.
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.
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.
New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan vows to build the Luzhu-Shezi Bridge, connecting New Taipei and Taipei. Critics question the timeline, citing delays in Taipei's Shezi Island development. Opponent Su Chiao-hui states the project hinges on consensus with Shezi Island residents and Taipei City.
Candidates for the Sejong mayoral election, Cho Sang-ho (Democratic Party) and Choi Min-ho (People Power Party), held their final rallies on June 2nd, the day before the main vote. Both candidates focused on quiet citizen engagement rather than large-scale rallies, possibly in consideration of the previous day's explosion at Hanwha Aerospace's Daejeon facility. Reform Party candidate Ha Heon-hwi also campaigned through walking rallies.
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.
Seoul mayoral candidate Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party criticized incumbent Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party, calling the upcoming election a "stern judgment" on 10 years of incompetence and irresponsibility. Jung urged voters to support him to empower the Lee Jae-myung government.
A mayoral candidate in Daegu, South Korea, has proposed 'Project BTS,' leveraging the global popularity of the K-pop group to boost local development. This initiative, inspired by successful cultural regeneration projects in cities like Liverpool and Nashville, aims to transform the city into a cultural hub and attract tourism.
Three out of four Buan County mayoral candidates are facing sanctions from the election committee for misreporting their assets. The committee will post notices at polling stations on election day detailing the discrepancies.
Junts faces internal conflict over its candidate for Barcelona mayor. Carles Puigdemont seeks a successor for Xavier Trias, but potential candidates are hesitant, leading to a potential primary election.
