Ruling party concedes key battlegrounds after tight race
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea largely prevailed in Wednesday's local elections, but it was not a win without costs, as the party lost some key battlegrounds.
In particular, the ruling party's narrow yet crucial loss in the Seoul mayoral election prompted a blame game within the liberal camp, raising questions as to whether the results indeed represent a clear victory for the party.
The Democratic Party envisioned wins in tight races involving Seoul mayoral candidate Chong Won-o, Daegu may
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