The People Power Party announced its candidates for upcoming parliamentary by-elections around 2:30 p.m. on Friday [1].
These nominations represent an effort to accelerate preparations for the by-elections following a slower initial nomination process. The move signals the party's strategy to solidify its standing by fielding experienced figures and those aligned with the current administration.
Among the nominees is Lee Jin-sook, the former broadcasting committee chair, who will run in Daegu-Dalseong [1]. Former lawmaker Lee Yong has been nominated for Gyeonggi-Hanam Gap [1]. Other candidates include Kim Tae-kyu for Ulsan-Nam Gap, Park Jong-jin for Incheon-Yeonsu Gap, and Park Min-sik for Busan-Buk Gap [1].
A YTN anchor said the party nominated a series of figures described as core members of the pro-Yoon faction [1].
Simultaneously, the opposition Democratic Party is intensifying its own outreach. Party leader Jung Cheong-rae conducted a campaign on Labor Day, traveling through southern Gyeonggi Province and the Chungcheong region [1].
Jung's efforts are focused on providing aggressive support for candidates running in the local elections scheduled for June 3 [1]. The Democratic Party leader is utilizing the holiday to engage voters and boost visibility for local candidates across these key regions [1].
“The People Power Party announced its candidates for upcoming parliamentary by-elections around 2:30 p.m. on Friday.”
The simultaneous movement of both major parties indicates a tightening race as the June 3 local elections approach. By nominating figures closely tied to the presidency, the People Power Party is leaning into its core identity, while the Democratic Party is leveraging grassroots outreach and holiday campaigning to mobilize voters in critical regional hubs.
