The Choi Innovation Party expressed confidence in the lead of candidate Choi in the Pyeongtaek by-election, stating, "We have no doubt he will win." However, Choi himself urged caution, saying, "Let’s wait calmly until the final results are announced."
At around 6 p.m. on June 3, the exit polls from three major broadcasters (KBS, MBC, SBS) indicated that Choi was leading in Pyeongtaek, prompting cheers from supporters. Seo Wang-jin, the party's floor leader, and Lee Hae-min, the secretary-general, were seen wiping away tears of joy.
After the exit poll results were released, Choi met with supporters at his campaign office, expressing gratitude for their efforts: "You have worked hard for a long time. Thank you."
However, Choi cautioned, "While the exit poll results are out, it doesn’t seem like the time to celebrate yet. We need to wait calmly and patiently. I appreciate your support and ask you to wait until the final results come in."
In an interview with KBS, Seo remarked, "Choi has been competing fiercely between the two major parties. It has been a challenging situation, but I believe he has created a strong momentum for victory at the end. Although we are in a competitive situation now, I have no doubt we will ultimately win."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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