SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026|No. 1933

Election · Exit Poll · Busan

Exit Poll Shows Busan Mayor Race Neck-and-Neck, Jeon Leads by 1.9 Points

According to a joint exit poll by three major broadcasters, Democratic Party candidate Jeon Jae-soo leads People Power Party incumbent Park Hyung-joon by 1.9 percentage points in the Busan mayoral election.

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Exit poll results for the Busan mayoral election show a tight race between Jeon Jae-soo and Park Hyung-joon.

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[Seoul=Newspim] Reporter Park Chan-je = According to the joint exit poll of the June 3 local elections by three broadcasters (KBS, MBC, SBS), Busan mayor candidate Jeon Jae-soo of the Democratic Party of Korea received 50.2%, while Park Hyung-joon of the People Power Party received 48.3%, as tallied on the 3rd. The overall landscape for the 16 metropolitan government heads showed the Democratic Party leading in 11 regions, the People Power Party in 1, and 4 regions as tight races. More details will be provided shortly. pcjay@newspim.com

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The Busan mayoral election exit poll indicates a vibrant democratic process, with a tight race that underscores the high level of voter engagement in South Korea. The close margin suggests that both major parties have effectively mobilized their bases, leading to a competitive and healthy electoral contest. This scenario bodes well for democratic accountability, as candidates are compelled to address voter concerns precisely.

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A joint exit poll by KBS, MBC, and SBS on June 3 shows Democratic Party candidate Jeon Jae-soo leading People Power Party incumbent Park Hyung-joon in the Busan mayoral election, with 50.2% and 48.3% respectively. The poll was conducted during the local elections held across South Korea. The results are preliminary and subject to change as official votes are counted.

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The razor-thin margin in the Busan mayoral exit poll raises concerns about potential electoral disputes and the divisive nature of the campaign. With only a 1.9% difference between the two candidates, the possibility of recounts or legal challenges looms, which could delay the final result and undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

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A joint exit poll by KBS, MBC, and SBS on June 3 shows Democratic Party candidate Jeon Jae-soo leading People Power Party incumbent Park Hyung-joon in the Busan mayoral election, with 50.2% and 48.3% respectively. The poll was conducted during the local elections held across South Korea. The results are preliminary and subject to change as official votes are counted.

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