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Democratic Party nominates Kim Boo-kyum unopposed for Daegu mayor
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Following his recent declaration of candidacy, the ruling Democratic Party unanimously nominated former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum as its sole candidate for Daegu mayor in the June 3 local elections, aiming to break the city's conservative dominance. Separately, a court rejected a People Power Party lawmaker's challenge to his nomination exclusion.
The race for Daegu mayor has tightened in the final stretch before the June 3 local elections, with conservative candidate Choo Kyung-ho closing in on Democratic Party rival Kim Boo-kyum after former President Park Geun-hye joined his campaign.