Park Chan-dae of the Democratic Party is projected to win the Incheon mayoral election held on June 3. A native of Incheon, Park previously served three terms as a National Assembly member for the Yeonsu district.
As of 3:20 a.m. on June 4, Park was leading by nearly 10 percentage points over his opponent, Yoo Jeong-bok of the People Power Party. In response, Yoo acknowledged his defeat, stating, "I humbly accept the stern choice of the citizens."
Upon confirmation of his victory, Park addressed supporters at his campaign office, saying, "The citizens have made a decision for a 'great Incheon.' I will take this command from the citizens to move beyond stagnation and toward growth." He emphasized the immediate launch of a 100-day emergency project for economic recovery, pledging to work closely with the central government to deliver significant results.
This election marks another change in leadership for Incheon. The last time an incumbent mayor successfully retained their position was in 2006, when Ahn Sang-soo of the then-ruling Grand National Party (now the People Power Party) was re-elected.
Additionally, Park played a significant role in the Democratic Party as the floor leader in 2024, leading the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who had declared a state of emergency on December 3.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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