Park Dong-sik of the People Power Party has been re-elected as the mayor of Sacheon, South Korea, defeating Democratic Party candidate Jeong Guk-jeong. Park pledged to focus on completing the aerospace city and revitalizing the stagnant local economy.
Candidates in the Gyeongnam western region intensified their final campaign efforts on June 2, the day before the June 3 local elections, to win over voters. They engaged in rallies and street campaigns in key areas and traditional markets.
Ahead of the June 3 local elections, candidates for Jinju and Sacheon mayoral posts in Gyeongnam Province have shown distinct stances on administrative integration. While Jinju candidates generally support integration, Sacheon candidates are largely opposed, citing regional sentiment and potential conflict.
Gyeongnam gubernatorial candidate Park Wan-soo pledged to transform Sacheon, home to the Korea Aerospace Administration, into a 'high-income aerospace city' by enacting a special law, establishing a science gifted school, and developing related infrastructure.
South Korea's domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet successfully completed a test flight in Sacheon, showcasing its air-to-ground capabilities. The program, launched in 2015, aims to produce 40 jets by 2028 and 80 more with advanced air-to-ground missiles by 2032. Export discussions are underway with several countries.
