▲ Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Dong-yeon announces his bid for the June 3 Gyeonggi gubernatorial election in Anyang Station, south of Seoul, on March 12, 2026. (Yonhap)

Gyeonggi governor-local elections

Incumbent Gov. Kim, six-term lawmaker Choo declare bids for Gyeonggi governor

SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Incumbent Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Dong-yeon and six-term lawmaker Choo Mi-ae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday declared their bids for the June 3 Gyeonggi gubernatorial election.

Kim, who is seeking reelection, vowed to work "on the ground" and in line with President Lee Jae Myung's vision during a press conference in Anyang Station, south of Seoul.

"My utmost priority is making the Lee Jae Myung administration a successful one," he said, pledging to construct around 800,000 housing units and attract 200 trillion won in investment during his term.

Earlier in the day, Choo also announced her bid, vowing to make Gyeonggi Province a province where its residents can take pride in, while promoting AI-driven governance and youth job creation.

The Gyeonggi Province governor race is shaping up as a five-way contest with the entries of Kim and Choo, who are widely seen as front-runners in the upcoming election.

The DP plans to hold a preliminary primary from March 21-22 to narrow the field to three candidates before holding the final primary from April 5-7.

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