Stories from Daegu · South Korea

Candidate Kim Bong-yeon, who previously ran as an independent and lost multiple times in the Daegu election, is now focusing his campaign message on the 'whip theory'.

The Daegu District Prosecutors' Office indicted 26-year-old Cho Jae-bok for allegedly killing his mother-in-law and disposing of her body in a travel suitcase. An accomplice was released without indictment after prosecutors determined the individual acted under coercion. The accomplice was reportedly in a state of physical vulnerability, including a broken hip, and was subjected to continuous violence.

Choo Kyung-ho has been confirmed as the People Power Party's candidate for mayor of Daegu, facing off against Kim Bu-gyeom of the Democratic Party. Choo, a former economic minister, vowed to demonstrate the conservative party's competence. The Democratic Party's Jeong Cheong-rae is actively campaigning for Kim, visiting various regions to garner support. The People Power Party's nomination process for the Daegu mayoral race has concluded, with Choo Kyung-ho securing the candidacy. The election features a contest between former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum and former Deputy Prime Minister Choo Kyung-ho. The Democratic Party is mobilizing full support for Kim Boo-kyum, said his individual appeal over the party's name to attract centrist and some People Power Party voters.

Democratic Party candidate Kim Bu-gyeom has opened his election office to begin his campaign for the Daegu mayoral by-election. Kim's platform includes making Daegu an AI-powered capital, relocating the K2 military airport, and integrating the Daegu-Gyeongbuk regions. He intends to debate People Power Party candidate Choo Kyung-ho regarding the future of Daegu. Party leader Jung Chung-rae has pledged full support for Kim's candidacy.

The People Power Party has confirmed three-term lawmaker Chu Kyung-ho as its candidate for the Daegu mayoral election. Party nomination committee chair Park Deok-geum announced the decision during a briefing at the Yeouido party headquarters. The candidate's platform includes accelerating the construction of a new airport and pursuing administrative integration in the TK region. This integration aims to secure up to 20 trillion won in fiscal benefits over four years. The plan also focuses on relocating public institutions and attracting businesses to create local jobs.