South Korea Prepares for Upcoming Local and Parliamentary By-Elections

Elections are a month away. What's at stake?

South Korea's political parties are getting into high gear with the June 3 local and parliamentary byelections now less than a month away. Local elections will prove critical for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Power Party alike: For the former, victory in the election will mean extending its dominance into local governments. For the latter, winning key regions will be vital in pushing back against its diminishing influence. The parliamentary byelections for 1

By The Korea Herald