Kim Nam-jun of the Democratic Party has won the by-election in Incheon Gyeyang-eul, a district previously represented by President Lee Jae-myung. Additionally, Kim Nam-guk, who served as the president's digital communication secretary, has secured a victory in the Ansan-si Gap district of Gyeonggi Province.
According to the National Election Commission, as of 3 a.m. on June 4, Kim Nam-jun had garnered 71.85% of the votes, solidifying his win. With a vote count of 36.30% completed, he significantly outpaced his competitors, including Shin Wang-seop of the People Power Party, who received 20.64%, and independent candidate Kim Hyun-tae, who obtained 7.50%.
In his victory speech, Kim Nam-jun expressed gratitude to the residents, stating, "Many residents have shown their love for Gyeyang-eul and have actively supported me throughout the campaign. I felt that this strength has brought us to where we are today. I will gather your support to ensure that President Lee's promised pledges are fulfilled."
Meanwhile, in the Ansan-si Gap by-election, with 82.70% of the votes counted, Kim Nam-guk has also confirmed his victory with 54.33% of the votes. His opponent, Kim Seok-hoon of the People Power Party, received 40.28%, while Moon In-soo of the Reform New Party garnered 5.38%.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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