Park Wan-soo of the People Power Party has been elected as the governor of Gyeongnam, defeating Kim Kyung-soo of the Democratic Party. This marks Park's successful re-election.
According to the National Election Commission, as of 9:20 a.m. on June 4, with 98.31% of the votes counted, Park secured 51.42% of the vote, while Kim received 48.57%.
After the results were confirmed, Park stated, "I assure you that I will continue to work diligently for the development of Gyeongnam and the happiness of its residents. I also want to acknowledge the hard work of Kim and express my intention to incorporate his good policies into the administration."
In a statement, Kim said, "I humbly accept the election results created by the citizens. I apologize for not meeting the expectations of many who supported me during the campaign." He added, "This is all due to my shortcomings," and congratulated Park, urging him to navigate the difficult realities facing Gyeongnam effectively.
Kim further emphasized, "Although we lost the election, we cannot give up on the dream of a country where everyone lives well, regardless of where they are, and balanced regional development. I earnestly ask for your leadership in promoting local-led growth in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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