Democratic Party Forms Evaluation Committee for June 3 Local Elections

by SONG SEUNG HYUN Posted : June 15, 2026, 11:39Updated : June 15, 2026, 11:39
Democratic Party's Jeong Cheong-rae, head of the election committee, waits for exit poll results at the National Assembly on June 3.
Democratic Party's Jeong Cheong-rae, head of the election committee, waits for exit poll results at the National Assembly on June 3. [Photo=Yonhap News]

The Democratic Party announced on June 15 that it has completed the formation of an internal evaluation committee to assess the results of the June 3 local elections and the National Assembly by-elections, led by Lee Jae-young, head of the Democratic Research Institute.

In a statement, the party introduced the chair and members of the evaluation committee, stating, "We are informing you of the composition of the evaluation committee for the June 3 local elections and by-elections."

The committee consists of six members, with Lee Jae-young and Hong Chang-min, former head of the Seoul City Party's candidate recommendation committee, serving as co-chairs. Other members include: △ Lee Yeon-hee, head of strategic planning △ Mo Kyung-jong, lawmaker △ Chae Woo-ri, attorney at Saerok Law Firm △ Moon So-young, former editor-in-chief of the Seoul Shinmun.

Previously, the Democratic Party had announced plans to establish an internal evaluation body to analyze the election results following the conclusion of the local elections and by-elections.

Chief Spokesperson Kang Jun-hyun stated after a Supreme Council meeting on June 10 that the selection process for the co-chairs of the evaluation committee had been completed, adding, "We will ensure a balanced composition of internal and external members."

Secretary-General Jo Seung-rae also mentioned on June 14 that the composition of the committee is nearly complete and indicated that they would conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the preparation process, the organization and operation of candidate management bodies, and the management of primaries.



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