With 18.90% of votes counted in Pyeongtaek, Kim Yong-nam of the Democratic Party leads with 31.80%, followed closely by Cho Kuk of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party at 30.80%, and Yoo Eui-dong of the People Power Party at 29.95%.
Police have launched an investigation into Democratic Party candidate Kim Yong-nam for the Pyeongtaek parliamentary by-election following allegations of operating a lending business under a nominee. A civic group filed a complaint accusing him of violating lending laws and spreading false information.
During the memorial service for former President Roh Moo-hyun, rival candidates Jo Kuk (Jo Kuk Innovation Party) and Kim Yong-nam (Democratic Party) for the Pyeongtaek-eul by-election engaged in a subtle confrontation. Jo Kuk criticized Kim Yong-nam over alleged offshore lending operations, calling it detrimental to the progressive camp, while Kim Yong-nam denied the allegations.
