더불어민주당과 진보당의 후보 단일화 합의에 따라 울산 광역의원 4개 선거구를 대상으로 진행된 경선에서 진보당 후보 3명과 민주당 후보 1명이 단일 후보로 선출됐다. 민주당과 진보당은 28일 울산시장 후보를 민주당 김상욱 후보로 단일화한다는 내용을 발표하면서, 지난 24∼25일 치러진 광역의원 경선 결과도 함께 공개했다. 양당에 따르면 진보당은 중구2선거구 천병태 후보, 동구3선거구 이은주 후보, 북구3선거구 강진희 후보가 각각 민주당 후보에 승리했다.
PolíticaAIAs local elections conclude, preparations for the unified South Korean provincial assembly are accelerating. The election of the first speaker and committee chairs is expected to be fiercely contested, with regional interests and party dynamics playing a significant role.
PolíticaAISouth Korea's special prosecutor has summoned former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min for questioning over alleged illegal diversion of 2.8 billion won in ministry funds to an unqualified company for the presidential residence relocation project. The probe also seeks to determine if higher-ups, including former President Yoon Suk-yeol, were involved.
PolíticaAIYoon Min-seop, a Justice Party city councilor in Chuncheon, has been re-elected, marking a significant win for progressive politics in the conservative Gangwon region. He is the sole Justice Party local councilor in Gangwon and his re-election is notable given the party's national decline.
PolíticaAI국민의힘 장준용 후보가 부산 동래구청장 재선에 성공했다. 장 당선인은 56.61% 득표율로 승리하며 24년 만에 동래구 재선 구청장이 되었다. 그는 명품 교육도시 동래를 만들겠다고 밝혔다.
PolíticaAIA bill has been proposed in South Korea to penalize online communities that repeatedly distribute mockery and hate speech, particularly targeting victims and their families. The proposed law would allow for site closure and fines for platforms that fail to comply with removal orders.
PolíticaAIThe Democratic Party made significant gains in the Busan City Council elections, securing 11 seats compared to their previous performance. The People Power Party still holds a majority with 37 seats, setting up a competitive dynamic.
