The Democratic Party of Korea is holding joint speech events in Ulsan, Busan, and Changwon today during the second day [1] of its national primary tours.

These events serve as a critical precursor to the party's leadership election. The results of the voting in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsang provinces, known as the PK region, provide a snapshot of party member sentiment before the final national convention.

Party officials said the PK region voting results are scheduled for release at approximately 7 p.m. [1]. The voting process involves party members with voting rights who are determining the next leadership of the organization.

The itinerary for the second day of the tour includes stops in Ulsan, Haeundae in Busan, and Changwon in South Gyeongsang Province [1]. These joint speech sessions allow candidates for the party leadership to present their platforms and engage with local supporters directly.

These regional tours are part of the lead-up to the national convention scheduled for Aug. 17 [1]. The convention will finalize the selection of the party representative and other key leadership positions.

The party is utilizing these regional events to mobilize support and gauge the viability of candidates across different provinces. By splitting the results into regional blocks, the party can identify geographical strongholds and weaknesses for each candidate before the final tally on Aug. 17 [1].

“The Democratic Party of Korea is holding joint speech events in Ulsan, Busan, and Changwon.”

The release of the PK region results is a strategic indicator of candidate momentum. Because the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsang areas represent a distinct political demographic, these numbers often signal whether a candidate has broad national appeal or is relying on specific regional bases ahead of the Aug. 17 convention.