Oh Se-hoon re-elected Seoul mayor for fifth term
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- Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has been re-elected as Seoul mayor for his fifth term.
- While the ruling Democratic Party won 12 out of 16 provincial governor seats in South Korea's local elections, they failed to win the capital city, where Oh Se-hoon's personal appeal and past performance were key factors.
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2026/06/04 21:56 Compiled by Lin Jiayu / Comprehensive Report
People Power Party's Oh Se-hoon elected Seoul Mayor for the fifth time. (Associated Press)
The results of South Korea's local elections were announced today. The ruling party "Democratic Party" won 12 out of 16 seats for heads of first-level administrative districts, but still could not flip the symbolic battleground capital, Seoul. Incumbent Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the opposition party "People Power Party" was successfully re-elected, setting a record for being elected Seoul Mayor for the fifth time.
Elected Seoul Mayor for the Fifth Time
Hanwha Analysis suggests that Oh Se-hoon defended Seoul for the People Power Party, but he maintained a certain distance from party leader Jang Dong-hyuk during the campaign. His successful re-election was largely due to his personal political appeal and governing achievements, rather than party support. His platform includes increasing housing supply by 310,000 units by 2031, promoting urban renewal, and improving the transportation network.
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The metropolitan area centered around Seoul houses about 50% of the nation's residents and holds an unparalleled position in economic, cultural, and political importance. Scholar Son Byung-hwan of the George Mason University Korea Studies Center pointed out to AFP that after former President Lee Myung-bak rose to the presidency from his position as Seoul Mayor, the role has been widely regarded as an important stepping stone for potential presidential candidates.
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