Incumbent Lawmakers Resign to Run for Metropolitan Governor Posts

Incumbent members of the National Assembly, confirmed as candidates for metropolitan governor in the June 3 local elections, resigned from their posts simultaneously on the 29th. Consequently, parliamentary by-elections will be held in 14 constituencies.

The Democratic Party held its second talent recruitment event on the 29th, announcing former Cheong Wa Dae AI Future Planning Secretary Ha Jung-woo and former Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Jeon Eun-soo as by-election candidates for Busan Buk-gu A and Asan, South Chungcheong Province, respectively.

On the 29th, People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk announced the party's four key pledges for regional economies at the National Assembly, criticizing the current administration's real estate policies. However, analyses suggest there are differing opinions with floor leader Song Eon-seok regarding the resolution of the party's internal 'Jang Dong-hyuk risk' and the timing of the campaign committee's launch.