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Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon and Representative Choo Mi-ae have declared their candidacies for Gyeonggi Governor, signaling the start of the Democratic Party's primary. Representative Jeon Jae-soo has applied for the Busan mayoral nomination, while incumbent Mayor Park Hyeong-joon is seeking a third term. This marks the intensification of local election competition between the ruling and opposition parties.

Gyeonggi Governor Race Sees Rush of Candidates from Democratic Party, People Power Party

Incumbent Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon declared his bid for re-election yesterday, stating he would "prove himself with work and results." He emphasized to President Lee Jae-myung that "a competent governor is essential." Democratic Party lawmaker Choo Mi-ae also threw her hat into the ring, citing the need for strong leadership in Gyeonggi Province. Former Democratic Party representatives Kwon Chil-seung, Han Jun-ho, and Yang Ki-dae have also announced their candidacies and will proceed to preliminary primaries on the 21st and 22nd. On the People Power Party side, Supreme Council member Yang Hyang-ja and former Korea Expressway Corporation president Ham Jin-gyu have applied for the Gyeonggi Governor nomination, officially entering the race.

Busan Mayoral Race Heats Up Among Key Candidates from Ruling and Opposition Parties

For the Busan mayoral election, Democratic Party lawmaker Jeon Jae-soo will apply for the party's nomination today. Representative Jeon Jae-soo resigned from his position as Minister of Oceans and Fisheries last December. Incumbent Busan Mayor Park Hyeong-joon of the People Power Party is seeking a third term, emphasizing that "the Nakdong River front is the last bastion of conservatism." Candidate Joo Jin-woo has also applied for the nomination, promoting himself as a "young mayor." The local election competition among prominent figures from both the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying.

*Source: YouTube: SBS News (2026-03-12)*

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