Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor
UPI
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https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/5551780557441/2026/i/17805577543842/v1.5/Ruling-party-wins-landslide-in-local-elections-despite-losing-Seoul-to-incumbent-mayor.jpg" /> The ruling Democratic Party (DP) clinched a resounding victory in the local elections and parliamentary by-elections, while the main opposition party retained the Seoul mayoral seat.
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