Song Young-gil, re-elected to his sixth term in the Incheon Yeon-su Gap by-election, pledged to support the Lee Jae-myung administration and fulfill campaign promises. He aims to revitalize the Yeon-su district with development projects and improved transportation links.
South Korea held unified local elections on the 3rd to elect mayors and other officials in major cities. The elections are seen as a referendum on the Lee Jae-myung administration, which will mark its first anniversary on the 4th. Vote counting is expected to begin early on the 4th.
South Korea's Lee Jae-myung administration celebrates its first year, boasting over 60% approval ratings. The government is praised for its pragmatic approach, particularly in foreign policy towards Japan, and for appealing to centrist and conservative voters.
