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Lee Jae-myung Secures Commanding Lead in Democratic Party Presidential Primary

Winning 90.81% in Gyeongsang and 88.15% in Chungcheong, Lee is poised to clinch the Democratic Party nomination on April 27.

Eight presidential hopefuls of the People Power Party pose for a photo after announcing their campaign pledges during an event held in western Seoul on April 18, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
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Former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung speaks at a primary for the Gyeongsang region in the southeastern industrial city of Ulsan ahead of the June 3 presidential election on April 20, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Lee Jae-myung achieved a landslide victory in the Gyeongsang regional primary, securing 90.81% of the vote.
  • Combined with his 88.15% win in the Chungcheong primary, Lee has garnered 89.56% of the total votes so far.
  • Rival candidates Kim Kyung-soo and Kim Dong-yeon trailed far behind, with single-digit percentages in both contests.
  • The Democratic Party will finalize its presidential nominee on April 27, following two remaining regional primaries in Jeolla and greater Seoul.
  • Lee's campaign emphasizes decentralization, including pledges to relocate ministries to Busan and create industry hubs in Daegu.