Taebaek Mayoral Race: Democrats' Kim Dong-gu, People Power's Lee Sang-ho Nominated

With the main contenders for the Taebaek mayoral election confirmed ahead of the 22nd National Assembly election, Democratic Party candidate Kim Dong-gu and People Power Party candidate Lee Sang-ho will go head-to-head.

People Power Party candidate Lee Sang-ho argued that it is right for him to finish the projects he started, mentioning the 2030 completion target for major local initiatives such as the high-level radioactive waste underground research facility, clean methanol, and the Taebaek Penitentiary. Independent candidate Kim Yong-hee, an preliminary candidate, promoted the creation of a four-season tourist city.

Public interest is focused on the results of the Taebaek mayoral election, where candidates from ruling and opposition parties, including the incumbent mayor, will compete against independent candidates.