Daegu Mayoral Nomination Feud - Full Coverage

Mar 19, 2026 Politics

Ruling Party Lawmakers Oppose Daegu Mayor Cut-offs

1PPP lawmakers in Daegu protested the upcoming mayoral nomination process.

2The party leadership tried to arbitrarily exclude some senior lawmakers.

3Lawmakers strongly demand a fair primary reflecting the citizens' will.

Mar 29, 2026 Politics

1Former PM Kim Boo-kyum declares his Daegu mayoral bid, heating up the race.

2The PPP kicked off the competition with its first six-candidate primary debate.

3Attention is on Daegu voters as political heavyweights from rival parties clash.

Mar 29, 2026 Politics

1Former PM Kim Boo-kyum officially announces his bid for Daegu mayor.

2The declaration will be held at the 2.28 Memorial Park, a symbol of democracy.

3His bid in conservative Daegu as a liberal heavyweight draws high interest.

Mar 30, 2026 Politics

1Former PM Kim Boo-kyum officially declared his run for Daegu mayor.

2He urged Daegu to stop backing just one party to save true conservatism.

3His entry is expected to shake up the election in this conservative stronghold.

Apr 3, 2026 Politics

1The court ruled the exclusion of Rep. Joo from the Daegu mayoral primary valid.

2Joo's injunction request was dismissed, ending his bid to join the primary.

3The PPP will proceed to elect its Daegu mayoral candidate without Rep. Joo.