In the Chungju mayoral election, Democratic Party candidate Maeng Jeong-seop experienced a dramatic reversal, losing by 124 votes after leading significantly until the final moments of vote counting. He conceded defeat, vowing to continue contributing to the region.
Newly elected Chungju Mayor Lee Dong-seok of the People Power Party pledged to prioritize citizens' lives and implement his promises, focusing on healthcare, jobs, and urban regeneration. He plans to attract businesses in semiconductors, hydrogen energy, and logistics, and address water-related regulations.
Hong Kong rower Chiu Hin-chun won gold in the men's lightweight single sculls at the Asian Rowing Cup in Chungju, South Korea, finishing the 2,000m course in 7:34.226, nearly three seconds ahead of Kazakhstan. Despite the victory, Chiu admitted he was not at his best due to gusty conditions and a technical error early in the race, and expressed wariness about rivals from China, Japan and Uzbekistan at the upcoming Asian Games in September.
