Lee Jaemyung, Democratic Party Leader Candidate, Wins 87.22% in Gyeongnam Primary ... Sweeps Buu lGyeong Region

Lee Jaemyung, the candidate for leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, achieved a landslide victory in the South Gyeongsang primary, recording a vote rate in the 80% range.

In the online vote for party members with voting rights, held at the Changwon Convention Center (CECO) in South Gyeongsang this afternoon, Lee received 87.22% of the votes, securing first place in the South Gyeongsang primary.

Candidate Kim Dugwan received 11.67%, while candidate Kim Jisoo received 1.11% of the votes.

Lee Jae Myung, the Democratic Party of Korea's presidential candidate, is greeting party members at the Gyeongnam regional primary held at the Changwon Convention Center in Gyeongnam.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

Earlier on the same day, Lee recorded a vote rate of 90.6% in the Ulsan primary and 91.7% in the Busan primary.

In the Supreme Council member election, the vote rates were as follows: Kim Minseok 19.75%, Jung Bongju 16.99%, Han Junho 13.77%, Kim Byungju 3.03%, Jeon Hyunhee 12.81%, Lee Eonju 11.93%, Min Hyeongbae 6.14%, and Kang Seonwoo 5.67%.

The regional tour primaries, held a total of 15 times, will conclude in Seoul on August 17.