Democratic Party of Korea candidate Park Soo-hyun holds commanding trader consensus at 92% implied probability for the June 3, 2026, Chungcheongnam-do governor race, driven by recent polls like KBS showing him at 44% versus incumbent People Power Party Governor Kim Tae-heum's 23%, with leads across all regions. Park's April 15 primary runoff win over former Governor Yang Seung-jo unified party support, and his April 29 National Assembly resignation enables full-time campaigning on AI-driven growth and Daejeon integration. Kim stresses re-election on investment pledges like a 50 trillion won Silicon Valley project, but trails amid national Democratic momentum. Late scandals, turnout surges in PPP strongholds, or endorsements could narrow the gap before election day.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedKang Hoon-sik, as presidential chief of staff, meets Qatar Trade Minister to expand AI and biotech investment ties, indicating his focus on executive roles rather than electoral
Kang Hoon-sik, as presidential chief of staff, meets Qatar Trade Minister to expand AI and biotech investment ties, indicating his focus on executive roles rather than electoral politics
Polymarket data shows Park Soo‑hyun’s implied win probability at 94.5 % after the primary victory and strong poll numbers, reinforcing market confidence
Polymarket data shows Park Soo‑hyun’s implied win probability at 94.5 % after the primary victory and strong poll numbers, reinforcing market confidence
Yang Seung-jo's chances near zero following Park Soo-hyun's dominant position and polls showing Park leading incumbent governor Kim Tae-heum by double digits
Yang Seung-jo dips to 2%2%
Yang Seung-jo's chances near zero following Park Soo-hyun's dominant position and polls showing Park leading incumbent governor Kim Tae-heum by double digits
People Power Party and other opposition parties accelerate by-election nominations, but no indication of Moon Jin-seok’s involvement, confirming his exit from governor race
People Power Party and other opposition parties accelerate by-election nominations, but no indication of Moon Jin-seok’s involvement, confirming his exit from governor race
Democratic Party announces strategic nominations for by-elections, confirming Jeon Eun-su to run in Kang Hoon-sik's former parliamentary district, signaling his full transition
Democratic Party announces strategic nominations for by-elections, confirming Jeon Eun-su to run in Kang Hoon-sik's former parliamentary district, signaling his full transition away from electoral politics
Democratic Party names “Cho Kuk sniper” Kim Yong‑nam for a different constituency, confirming that Kang Hoon‑sik will remain as presidential chief of staff and will not run for
Democratic Party names “Cho Kuk sniper” Kim Yong‑nam for a different constituency, confirming that Kang Hoon‑sik will remain as presidential chief of staff and will not run for governor
Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok announced Cho Eung-chun’s bid for Gyeonggi governor, highlighting a competitive multi-party environment that further marginalized Sung Il-jong’s
Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok announced Cho Eung-chun’s bid for Gyeonggi governor, highlighting a competitive multi-party environment that further marginalized Sung Il-jong’s position in Chungnam politics
People Power Party confirms Kim Tae-heum as candidate for North Chungcheong after court reinstatement, but late-stage regional shifts dampen confidence in his Chungcheongnam-do
People Power Party confirms Kim Tae-heum as candidate for North Chungcheong after court reinstatement, but late-stage regional shifts dampen confidence in his Chungcheongnam-do re-election prospects
Park Soo‑hyun unveils a 2‑year “South Chungcheong‑Daejeon integration” platform, gaining additional media coverage and voter enthusiasm
Park Soo‑hyun surges to 95%71%
Park Soo‑hyun unveils a 2‑year “South Chungcheong‑Daejeon integration” platform, gaining additional media coverage and voter enthusiasm
Moon Jin-seok remains active in party politics but focuses on other roles, such as pushing for Kim Yong’s nomination, indicating no gubernatorial bid
Moon Jin-seok remains active in party politics but focuses on other roles, such as pushing for Kim Yong’s nomination, indicating no gubernatorial bid
Park Soo-hyun pledges a focused 2-year term emphasizing South Chungcheong-Daejeon integration, presenting a clear policy vision appealing to regional voters
Park Soo-hyun dips to 89%3%
Park Soo-hyun pledges a focused 2-year term emphasizing South Chungcheong-Daejeon integration, presenting a clear policy vision appealing to regional voters
Kim Tae-heum pledges 50 trillion won investment and "Silicon Valley" style development for Chungcheongnam-do, aiming to boost his campaign with economic promises
Kim Tae-heum rises to 4%1%
Kim Tae-heum pledges 50 trillion won investment and "Silicon Valley" style development for Chungcheongnam-do, aiming to boost his campaign with economic promises
Kim Tae‑heum announces a 50‑trillion‑won “Silicon Valley” investment pledge and the Asan Bay Valley project, attempting to boost his platform but failing to lift market odds
Kim Tae‑heum rises to 4%1%
Kim Tae‑heum announces a 50‑trillion‑won “Silicon Valley” investment pledge and the Asan Bay Valley project, attempting to boost his platform but failing to lift market odds
Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae endorses Park Soo-hyun, personally guaranteeing his capability to develop South Chungcheong
Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae endorses Park Soo-hyun, personally guaranteeing his capability to develop South Chungcheong
Park Soo‑hyun announces she will resign from the National Assembly on April 29‑30 to run for governor, confirming her full‑time candidacy
Park Soo‑hyun surges to 96%74%
Park Soo‑hyun announces she will resign from the National Assembly on April 29‑30 to run for governor, confirming her full‑time candidacy
Park Soo-hyun announces plan to resign National Assembly seat on April 29 or 30 to focus on gubernatorial campaign, emphasizing pro-Chungcheong stance
Park Soo-hyun announces plan to resign National Assembly seat on April 29 or 30 to focus on gubernatorial campaign, emphasizing pro-Chungcheong stance
Poll released by Cho Won C&I shows Park Soo‑hyun at 42.2 % in Chungnam, far ahead of incumbent PPP governor Kim Tae‑heum (29.5 %)
Park Soo‑hyun surges to 88%64%
Poll released by Cho Won C&I shows Park Soo‑hyun at 42.2 % in Chungnam, far ahead of incumbent PPP governor Kim Tae‑heum (29.5 %)
Park Soo-hyun defeats Yang Seung-jo in the Democratic Party runoff, securing nomination and sharply reducing Yang's chances of winning the general election
Yang Seung-jo plunges to 37%47%
Park Soo-hyun defeats Yang Seung-jo in the Democratic Party runoff, securing nomination and sharply reducing Yang's chances of winning the general election
Park Soo-hyun wins Democratic Party nomination for Chungcheongnam-do governor, solidifying a strong challenger to Kim Tae-heum and causing further market decline for Kim
Kim Tae-heum dips to 3%3%
Park Soo-hyun wins Democratic Party nomination for Chungcheongnam-do governor, solidifying a strong challenger to Kim Tae-heum and causing further market decline for Kim
Democratic Party leader Jung Chung‑rae publicly endorses Park Soo‑hyun, praising her development plan for the province
Park Soo‑hyun surges to 91%69%
Democratic Party leader Jung Chung‑rae publicly endorses Park Soo‑hyun, praising her development plan for the province
Park Soo‑hyun wins the Democratic Party primary with a 94.5 % implied probability, widening the gap to Kim Tae‑heum’s 4 % market share
Kim Tae‑heum dips to 3%1%
Park Soo‑hyun wins the Democratic Party primary with a 94.5 % implied probability, widening the gap to Kim Tae‑heum’s 4 % market share
Park Soo-hyun wins Democratic Party nomination for South Chungcheong governor, defeating Yang Seung-jo in runoff
Park Soo-hyun surges to 92%36%
Park Soo-hyun wins Democratic Party nomination for South Chungcheong governor, defeating Yang Seung-jo in runoff
Yoon Sang‑hyun again urges decisive action at a PPP Supreme Council meeting in Incheon;
Yoon Sang-hyun plunges to 1%30%
the statement is drowned out by news of the Democratic Party’s Park Soo‑hyun securing the nomination, sending the
Democratic Party announces runoff candidates for Chungnam governor nomination: Park Soo-hyun and former governor Yang Seung-jo
Democratic Party announces runoff candidates for Chungnam governor nomination: Park Soo-hyun and former governor Yang Seung-jo
News broke that the ruling party’s Chungnam governor race headed to a runoff between Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo, confirming Sung Il-jong’s exclusion from the main contest
News broke that the ruling party’s Chungnam governor race headed to a runoff between Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo, confirming Sung Il-jong’s exclusion from the main contest
Democratic Party announces runoff candidates for Chungnam governor: Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo, confirming Yang's strong position but also intensifying competition
Democratic Party announces runoff candidates for Chungnam governor: Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo, confirming Yang's strong position but also intensifying competition
Democratic Party officially confirms Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo as runoff candidates, further diminishing Moon Jin-seok’s chances
Moon Jin-seok dips to 0%1%
Democratic Party officially confirms Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo as runoff candidates, further diminishing Moon Jin-seok’s chances
The Democratic Party announced a runoff between Park Soo‑hyun and former Governor Yang Seung‑jo for the Chungcheongnam‑do gubernatorial nomination, effectively sidelining Moon
The Democratic Party announced a runoff between Park Soo‑hyun and former Governor Yang Seung‑jo for the Chungcheongnam‑do gubernatorial nomination, effectively sidelining Moon Jin‑seok’s candidacy
Democratic Party officially confirms Park Soo-hyun as its candidate for Chungcheongnam governor, effectively sidelining Kang Hoon-sik and pushing his market
Kang Hoon-sik plunges to 0%18%
Democratic Party officially confirms Park Soo-hyun as its candidate for Chungcheongnam governor, effectively sidelining Kang Hoon-sik and pushing his market
Park Soo-hyun confirmed as Democratic Party candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor in main election round held at party headquarters in Seoul
Park Soo-hyun surges to 56%34%
Park Soo-hyun confirmed as Democratic Party candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor in main election round held at party headquarters in Seoul
Democratic Party officially confirmed Park Soo-hyun as its candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor, further reducing Sung Il-jong’s viability in the race
Sung Il-jong dips to 0%1%
Democratic Party officially confirmed Park Soo-hyun as its candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor, further reducing Sung Il-jong’s viability in the race
Polls and market sentiment turn negative as opposition gains ground; Kim Tae-heum's
Kim Tae-heum plunges to 6%17%
Polls and market sentiment turn negative as opposition gains ground; Kim Tae-heum's
Kim Tae‑heum skips filing for the governor race again, reinforcing doubts about his campaign viability
Kim Tae‑heum drops to 24%11%
Kim Tae‑heum skips filing for the governor race again, reinforcing doubts about his campaign viability
People Power Party officially confirms Kim Tae-heum as sole candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor, reinforcing his position as incumbent
Kim Tae-heum jumps to 36%8%
People Power Party officially confirms Kim Tae-heum as sole candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor, reinforcing his position as incumbent
People Power Party officially confirms Kim Tae‑heum as its sole candidate for South Chungcheong governor, after earlier nomination uncertainty
Kim Tae‑heum jumps to 35%13%
People Power Party officially confirms Kim Tae‑heum as its sole candidate for South Chungcheong governor, after earlier nomination uncertainty
Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates hold joint speeches, with Yang Seung-jo emphasizing alignment with President Lee Jae-myung's policies
Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates hold joint speeches, with Yang Seung-jo emphasizing alignment with President Lee Jae-myung's policies
The Democratic Party officially announces Park Soo‑hyun’s candidacy after a runoff, confirming the party’s ticket and causing Kang Hoon‑sik’s odds to collapse to near‑zero
Kang Hoon‑sik plunges to 0%19%
The Democratic Party officially announces Park Soo‑hyun’s candidacy after a runoff, confirming the party’s ticket and causing Kang Hoon‑sik’s odds to collapse to near‑zero
Park Soo‑hyun’s victory is cemented at the party headquarters;
Kang Hoon‑sik plunges to 0%42%
analysts note Kang Hoon‑sik’s campaign has collapsed, driving the
A follow‑up report highlights that Yoon Sang‑hyun’s proposals were rejected by senior PPP leaders, leading to a sharp decline from 42% to 31%
Yoon Sang-hyun drops to 31%11%
A follow‑up report highlights that Yoon Sang‑hyun’s proposals were rejected by senior PPP leaders, leading to a sharp decline from 42% to 31%
The Chungnam Election Commission opened preliminary registration for county‑governor candidates, signalling the start of the formal nomination window and prompting speculation
Moon Jin‑seok rises to 36%4%
The Chungnam Election Commission opened preliminary registration for county‑governor candidates, signalling the start of the formal nomination window and prompting speculation that Moon Jin‑seok would not file
Chungnam Election Commission begins accepting preliminary candidate registrations, but Moon Jin-seok is not among frontrunners, reinforcing market decline
Chungnam Election Commission begins accepting preliminary candidate registrations, but Moon Jin-seok is not among frontrunners, reinforcing market decline
People Power Party opens additional nominations for South Chungcheong;
Kim Tae-heum jumps to 28%5%
Kim Tae-heum decides to apply, confirming his candidacy amid party deliberations
Yang Seung-jo gains significant support and momentum in the Democratic Party primary, reflected in a sharp
Yang Seung-jo surges to 66%50%
Yang Seung-jo gains significant support and momentum in the Democratic Party primary, reflected in a sharp
Democratic Party announced runoff candidates for Chungnam governor as Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo, sidelining Sung Il-jong and signaling his diminished market prospects
Sung Il-jong drops to 1%13%
Democratic Party announced runoff candidates for Chungnam governor as Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo, sidelining Sung Il-jong and signaling his diminished market prospects
Democratic Party of Korea announces primary candidates for Chungnam governor including Yang Seung-jo, Park Soo-hyun, and Na So-yeol, initiating competitive primary race
Democratic Party of Korea announces primary candidates for Chungnam governor including Yang Seung-jo, Park Soo-hyun, and Na So-yeol, initiating competitive primary race
Yoon Sang‑hyun participates in a televised PPP strategy session;
Yoon Sang-hyun surges to 42%30%
the appearance is interpreted as a sign of internal re‑organisation, pushing the
Democratic Party final‑round primary results confirm Park Soo‑hyun as the official governor candidate, effectively ending Kang Hoon‑sik’s bid and sending his
Kang Hoon‑sik plunges to 42%21%
Democratic Party final‑round primary results confirm Park Soo‑hyun as the official governor candidate, effectively ending Kang Hoon‑sik’s bid and sending his
Moon Jin‑seok’s earlier support for Kim Yong resurfaced in a parliamentary debate, drawing criticism from rival party factions and causing a sharp sell‑off on his outcome
Moon Jin‑seok jumps to 12%9%
Moon Jin‑seok’s earlier support for Kim Yong resurfaced in a parliamentary debate, drawing criticism from rival party factions and causing a sharp sell‑off on his outcome
Democratic Party of Korea confirmed separate nominations for mayor of Daejeon and governor of Chungnam, effectively ending integration plans and solidifying other candidates’
Sung Il-jong plunges to 2%16%
Democratic Party of Korea confirmed separate nominations for mayor of Daejeon and governor of Chungnam, effectively ending integration plans and solidifying other candidates’ positions, weakening Sung Il-jong’s chances
Kang Hoon‑sik meets Qatar’s Trade Minister to discuss AI and semiconductor investment, highlighting his national‑level profile and briefly reviving market confidence
Kang Hoon‑sik surges to 47%18%
Kang Hoon‑sik meets Qatar’s Trade Minister to discuss AI and semiconductor investment, highlighting his national‑level profile and briefly reviving market confidence
A leaked internal memo suggests Kang Hoon‑sik could be the “bridge” candidate for the merged Daejeon‑Chungcheongnam entity, pushing his odds to a market‑high
Kang Hoon‑sik surges to 63%28%
A leaked internal memo suggests Kang Hoon‑sik could be the “bridge” candidate for the merged Daejeon‑Chungcheongnam entity, pushing his odds to a market‑high
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The party’s central committee announces Kang Hoon‑sik remains in contention for the gubernatorial nomination, sparking a rapid rebound
Kang Hoon‑sik surges to 35%24%
The party’s central committee announces Kang Hoon‑sik remains in contention for the gubernatorial nomination, sparking a rapid rebound
A poll released by the Democratic Party’s internal research unit showed Moon Jin‑seok trailing far behind the leading candidates, reinforcing market doubts about his viability
Moon Jin‑seok plunges to 4%32%
A poll released by the Democratic Party’s internal research unit showed Moon Jin‑seok trailing far behind the leading candidates, reinforcing market doubts about his viability
After a PPP poll shows the party trailing in key battlegrounds, Yoon Sang‑hyun’s earlier calls for stronger campaigning are referenced, and the market falls from 33% to 12%
Yoon Sang-hyun plunges to 12%21%
After a PPP poll shows the party trailing in key battlegrounds, Yoon Sang‑hyun’s earlier calls for stronger campaigning are referenced, and the market falls from 33% to 12%
Democratic Party announces primary candidates for Chungcheongnam governor, with Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo confirmed, reducing Kang Hoon-sik's chances and causing
Kang Hoon-sik plunges to 29%25%
Democratic Party announces primary candidates for Chungcheongnam governor, with Park Soo-hyun and Yang Seung-jo confirmed, reducing Kang Hoon-sik's chances and causing
Opposition lawmakers file a “special bill” to block the Daejeon‑Chungcheong merger, arguing it is a ploy to promote Kang Hoon‑sik;
Kang Hoon‑sik drops to 29%12%
the backlash reduces his perceived viability
Rumors surface that the Democratic Party will drop Kang Hoon‑sik in favor of former governor Yang Seung‑jo, leading to a sharp
Kang Hoon‑sik plunges to 11%23%
Rumors surface that the Democratic Party will drop Kang Hoon‑sik in favor of former governor Yang Seung‑jo, leading to a sharp
Media reports that Kang Hoon‑sik is being floated by senior party officials as a “strategic” candidate to challenge the incumbent People Power governor, causing a sharp
Kang Hoon‑sik jumps to 41%7%
Media reports that Kang Hoon‑sik is being floated by senior party officials as a “strategic” candidate to challenge the incumbent People Power governor, causing a sharp
Yang Seung‑jo’s 17% implied probability falls to 32% as Park Soo‑hyun’s lead rises
Yang Seung‑jo surges to 32%15%
Yang Seung‑jo’s 17% implied probability falls to 32% as Park Soo‑hyun’s lead rises
Yang Seung‑jo’s 18% odds fall to 17% after Park Soo‑hyun’s lead
Yang Seung‑jo dips to 17%1%
Yang Seung‑jo’s 18% odds fall to 17% after Park Soo‑hyun’s lead
Yang Seung‑jo’s 18% implied probability drops as Park Soo‑hyun secures 18%
Yang Seung‑jo’s 18% implied probability drops as Park Soo‑hyun secures 18%
Democratic Party finalises Park Soo‑hyun’s nomination as its Chungcheongnam‑do governor candidate, setting up a high‑profile showdown with incumbent Kim Tae‑heum
Kim Tae‑heum drops to 28%5%
Democratic Party finalises Park Soo‑hyun’s nomination as its Chungcheongnam‑do governor candidate, setting up a high‑profile showdown with incumbent Kim Tae‑heum
Yang Seung‑jo’s 25% vote share ties with Park Soo‑hyun’s 25% in final round
Yang Seung‑jo’s 25% vote share ties with Park Soo‑hyun’s 25% in final round
Yoon Sang‑hyun is quoted in a Seoul Economic Daily piece urging “decisive action from leadership,” but analysts point out his limited influence on the governor race, causing a
Yoon Sang-hyun jumps to 33%8%
Yoon Sang‑hyun is quoted in a Seoul Economic Daily piece urging “decisive action from leadership,” but analysts point out his limited influence on the governor race, causing a modest rebound from 25% to 33%
Democratic Party’s internal primary results show Park Soo‑hyun winning the June 3 primary decisively, confirming the party’s front‑runner and sending Kang Hoon‑sik’s odds down
Kang Hoon‑sik dips to 34%1%
Democratic Party’s internal primary results show Park Soo‑hyun winning the June 3 primary decisively, confirming the party’s front‑runner and sending Kang Hoon‑sik’s odds down
Moon Jin‑seok briefly appeared in a televised town‑hall meeting, presenting a new policy platform that lifted his odds temporarily
Moon Jin‑seok rises to 38%1%
Moon Jin‑seok briefly appeared in a televised town‑hall meeting, presenting a new policy platform that lifted his odds temporarily
Sung Il-jong, as chairman of the National Assembly's National Defense Committee, publicly pressed President Lee Jae-myung to scrap a policy, highlighting his active political role
Sung Il-jong dips to 18%4%
Sung Il-jong, as chairman of the National Assembly's National Defense Committee, publicly pressed President Lee Jae-myung to scrap a policy, highlighting his active political role but limited electoral traction
Park Soo‑hyun’s 25% vote share beats Yang Seung‑jo’s 25% in runoff
Park Soo‑hyun’s 25% vote share beats Yang Seung‑jo’s 25% in runoff
Opposition voices and local petitions against the Daejeon-Chungnam merger grow, creating uncertainty around Kang Hoon-sik's potential candidacy linked to the merger plan
Opposition voices and local petitions against the Daejeon-Chungnam merger grow, creating uncertainty around Kang Hoon-sik's potential candidacy linked to the merger plan
Kim Tae‑heum declines to file for the governor nomination, citing the pending integration bill as “inappropriate” to run before it is finalized
Kim Tae‑heum surges to 33%15%
Kim Tae‑heum declines to file for the governor nomination, citing the pending integration bill as “inappropriate” to run before it is finalized
“PPP on the brink as local elections loom” article notes deepening factional conflict within the People Power Party and cites Yoon Sang‑hyun’s criticism of the party’s handling of
Yoon Sang-hyun plunges to 25%19%
“PPP on the brink as local elections loom” article notes deepening factional conflict within the People Power Party and cites Yoon Sang‑hyun’s criticism of the party’s handling of Yoon Suk‑yeol’s missteps, contributing to a sharp drop from 44% to 25%
Market reacts to internal party dynamics as Kim Tae-heum's
Kim Tae-heum drops to 18%14%
Market reacts to internal party dynamics as Kim Tae-heum's
Yang Seung‑jo’s odds fall to 1% after Park Soo‑hyun’s victory
Yang Seung‑jo plunges to 1%25%
Yang Seung‑jo’s odds fall to 1% after Park Soo‑hyun’s victory
People Power Party opens additional nominations for Seoul and South Chungcheong;
Kim Tae‑heum rises to 26%3%
Kim Tae‑heum signals he will apply for the extra nomination, hinting at uncertainty about his candidacy
South Chungcheong Governor Kim Tae-heum and Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo meet to discuss the Daejeon-South Chungcheong administrative merger, with speculation that Kang Hoon-sik may
South Chungcheong Governor Kim Tae-heum and Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo meet to discuss the Daejeon-South Chungcheong administrative merger, with speculation that Kang Hoon-sik may lead the new entity, boosting his perceived electability
Kim Tae‑heum and Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang‑woo publicly criticize the Democratic Party’s new integration proposal, stressing bill content over politics
Kim Tae‑heum plunges to 23%26%
Kim Tae‑heum and Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang‑woo publicly criticize the Democratic Party’s new integration proposal, stressing bill content over politics
Yang Seung‑jo receives 40% implied probability in poll, Park Soo‑hyun leads
Yang Seung‑jo jumps to 40%14%
Yang Seung‑jo receives 40% implied probability in poll, Park Soo‑hyun leads
Democratic Party holds joint meeting of candidates;
Kim Tae-heum jumps to 32%6%
Park Soo-hyun expresses confidence despite opposition from Chung Jin-seok supporters; Kim Tae-heum states he is campaigning with momentum
Renewed optimism as Moon Jin-seok gains some traction in party discussions and local endorsements
Moon Jin-seok jumps to 30%14%
Renewed optimism as Moon Jin-seok gains some traction in party discussions and local endorsements
Discussions on integration gained momentum with attention on candidates for the head of the integrated local government, increasing uncertainty about Sung Il-jong’s candidacy
Sung Il-jong rises to 23%1%
Discussions on integration gained momentum with attention on candidates for the head of the integrated local government, increasing uncertainty about Sung Il-jong’s candidacy viability
Moon Jin‑seok was named a potential “dark horse” in a Seoul Economic Daily analysis of the upcoming Chungcheongnam‑do race, prompting a modest
Moon Jin‑seok rises to 32%3%
Moon Jin‑seok was named a potential “dark horse” in a Seoul Economic Daily analysis of the upcoming Chungcheongnam‑do race, prompting a modest
Yang Seung‑jo’s implied probability drops to near zero as Park Soo‑hyun’s nomination solidifies
Yang Seung‑jo plunges to 0%32%
Yang Seung‑jo’s implied probability drops to near zero as Park Soo‑hyun’s nomination solidifies
Park Soo‑hyun wins Democratic Party nomination, beating former Governor Yang Seung‑jo
Park Soo‑hyun wins Democratic Party nomination, beating former Governor Yang Seung‑jo
President Lee Jae-myung holds a Town Hall Meeting on Daejeon-Chungnam integration, with Kang Hoon-sik's name rumored as a key figure in the integration plan, raising his profile
President Lee Jae-myung holds a Town Hall Meeting on Daejeon-Chungnam integration, with Kang Hoon-sik's name rumored as a key figure in the integration plan, raising his profile as a regional leader
President Lee Jae-myung proposes regional merger of Daejeon and Chungcheongnam-do, supported by Kim Tae-heum and Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo, stirring political debate on
Kim Tae-heum drops to 26%10%
President Lee Jae-myung proposes regional merger of Daejeon and Chungcheongnam-do, supported by Kim Tae-heum and Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo, stirring political debate on integration
President Lee Jae-myung promotes Daejeon-Chungnam integration, raising Yang Seung-jo's profile as a former governor and potential candidate for the integrated local government
Yang Seung-jo jumps to 33%7%
President Lee Jae-myung promotes Daejeon-Chungnam integration, raising Yang Seung-jo's profile as a former governor and potential candidate for the integrated local government
President Lee Jae-myung held a Town Hall Meeting on the integration of Chungnam and Daejeon, signaling political shifts that complicated Sung Il-jong’s prospects amid integration
Sung Il-jong jumps to 22%6%
President Lee Jae-myung held a Town Hall Meeting on the integration of Chungnam and Daejeon, signaling political shifts that complicated Sung Il-jong’s prospects amid integration talks
Park Soo‑hyun defeats Yang Seung‑jo in runoff; 33% vote share
Yang Seung‑jo plunges to 33%16%
Park Soo‑hyun defeats Yang Seung‑jo in runoff; 33% vote share
An early‑season opinion poll released by a local research institute gave Moon Jin‑seok a surprisingly low 7 % support level, triggering the market’s first major dip
Moon Jin‑seok plunges to 11%37%
An early‑season opinion poll released by a local research institute gave Moon Jin‑seok a surprisingly low 7 % support level, triggering the market’s first major dip
Early setback as Democratic Party begins consolidating support around other candidates, causing a sharp
Moon Jin-seok plunges to 11%37%
Early setback as Democratic Party begins consolidating support around other candidates, causing a sharp
Yoon Sang‑hyun appears in a PPP‑internal briefing warning that “party candidates are fending for themselves” and urging leadership action, but the statement receives little media
Yoon Sang-hyun plunges to 30%19%
Yoon Sang‑hyun appears in a PPP‑internal briefing warning that “party candidates are fending for themselves” and urging leadership action, but the statement receives little media traction, and the market slides from 49% to 30%
Kang Hoon-sik resigns from his National Assembly seat, creating a vacancy in Asan-eul, South Chungcheong Province, signaling his shift from legislator to potential gubernatorial
Kang Hoon-sik plunges to 2%47%
Kang Hoon-sik resigns from his National Assembly seat, creating a vacancy in Asan-eul, South Chungcheong Province, signaling his shift from legislator to potential gubernatorial candidate
Launch of the Chungcheongnam Province Governor Election Winner market with Yang Seung-jo as a leading candidate
Launch of the Chungcheongnam Province Governor Election Winner market with Yang Seung-jo as a leading candidate
Moon Jin-seok initially viewed as a strong contender for Chungcheongnam governor, reflected in early market
Moon Jin-seok initially viewed as a strong contender for Chungcheongnam governor, reflected in early market
Forty-five members of the People Power Party, including Sung Il-jong, proposed a special bill for the establishment of Daejeon Chungcheongnam-do integration and an economic
Sung Il-jong plunges to 24%25%
Forty-five members of the People Power Party, including Sung Il-jong, proposed a special bill for the establishment of Daejeon Chungcheongnam-do integration and an economic science school, raising his profile in regional politics
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Park Soo-hyun plunges to 3%45%
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Democratic Party selects Park Soo‑hyun & former Governor Yang Seung‑jo as runoff candidates for Chungcheongnam Governor race
Yang Seung‑jo plunges to 1%48%
Democratic Party selects Park Soo‑hyun & former Governor Yang Seung‑jo as runoff candidates for Chungcheongnam Governor race
People Power Party nominates incumbent Kim Tae-heum as sole candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor in June 2026 local elections, citing his proven leadership and industrial
Kim Tae-heum drops to 36%13%
People Power Party nominates incumbent Kim Tae-heum as sole candidate for Chungcheongnam-do governor in June 2026 local elections, citing his proven leadership and industrial development achievements
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