[Robert J. Fouser,] Is Seoul turning conservative?

Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s surprising election victory on June 3 stirred a wave of commentary on the rise of conservatism in Seoul.

Most pundits agreed that interest in real estate redevelopment, particularly in the upscale Gangnam area, was the primary factor behind Oh’s victory.

The Democratic Party of Korea improved its performance over 2022 in elections for the city council, district mayors and district councils.

This contradictory trend leaves the question of where Seoul is headed unanswered.

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