DPK picks 3-term lawmaker as candidate for Jeju governor

Rep. Wi Seong-gon, center, a three-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, announces his bid to run for Jeju governor at Jeju National University on Jeju Island, Feb. 19. Yonhap

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Saturday nominated Rep. Wi Seong-gon, a three-term lawmaker, as its candidate for Jeju governor, party officials said.

Wi will face the main opposition People Power Party's candidate, Moon Sung-yu, in the high-stakes June 3 local elections.

A native of Jeju, Wi has won three consecutive terms representing a constituency on the southern island.

With Wi's nomination, the DPK has finalized its candidates for all 16 mayoral and gubernatorial posts up for grabs in the upcoming elections.

Source: Korea Times News