South Korea's unified local elections saw the progressive Democratic Party of Korea leading in 11 out of 16 major mayoral and gubernatorial races, including Seoul. Exit polls suggest the ruling party is gaining an advantage in the first nationwide election under President Lee Jae-myung's administration.
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 is holding unified local elections on June 3rd, marking the first nationwide vote since the Lee administration took office. The elections are seen as a midterm assessment of the current government, with key races including mayoral contests in Seoul and Busan.
Osaka Ishin no Kai's city council group decided on the 20th to aim for a third referendum on the "Osaka Metropolis Plan" to be held on the same day as the unified local elections next spring. This aligns with Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura's request.
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura indicated his intention to hold a referendum on the "Osaka Metropolis Plan" concurrently with the unified local elections next spring, which includes the gubernatorial election. This move is contingent on the Osaka City Council approving the establishment of a statutory council for the plan.
