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Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum Declares Bid for Daegu Mayor

The ruling Democratic Party is testing its strength in a conservative stronghold.

Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum declares his bid for Daegu mayor, a main conservative stronghold, in the upcoming June local elections during a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul on March 30, 2026. (Yonhap)
Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum (R) and Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae speak to reporters after their meeting in Seoul on March 26, 2026. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Kim Boo-kyum, who announced his run Monday at the National Assembly, will compete for Daegu mayor in the June 3 local elections.
  • The Democratic Party recruited him after pledging full support, using a high-profile contender to try to build momentum in the local races.
  • He is running on economic revival and balanced regional growth, vowing to address Daegu’s population decline and the loss of young workers to cities with better jobs.
  • A recent Realmeter poll suggested he led People Power Party hopefuls in hypothetical Daegu matchups, while a separate survey showed stronger nationwide support for the ruling party.
  • The People Power Party has yet to finalize its nominee for Daegu after excluding Joo Ho-young and Lee Jin-sook from its primary, deepening an internal dispute over the selection process.