Kim Jae-won has progressed to the final runoff in the People Power Party’s selection process for Gyeongbuk governor candidate, positioning him for a direct showdown with incumbent Lee Cheol-woo.
Key Developments in Candidate Selection
The announcement comes as the party finalizes its nominee through a competitive process. Officials confirm that Kim Jae-won secured enough support to enter the decisive one-on-one matchup.
Lee Jeong-hyeon, the People Power Party’s policy committee chairman, attended the candidate presentation and selection meeting at the central party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on March 20. The event drew attention from party members and stakeholders observing the provincial leadership race.
This runoff highlights intensifying competition within the ruling party for the Gyeongbuk governorship, with both candidates vying for the nomination ahead of upcoming elections.
