South Korea’s ruling party is winning most seats in recent local elections, according to reporting from multiple outlets. Results indicate broad gains for the party across the country, suggesting strong support in many local races. However, both sources highlight uncertainty over the outcome in Seoul, South Korea’s largest city and a major political prize. Losing control of Seoul would be a significant symbolic setback for President Lee Jae Myung, even if the ruling party continues to perform well in other regions. The focus on Seoul reflects its national visibility and political weight, and makes it a key benchmark for evaluating the ruling party’s broader standing. While the ruling party’s overall performance appears favorable, the election outcome in Seoul remains the central point that could limit the impact of its wider sweep of local seats. Overall, the reported picture is one of general electoral strength tempered by the possibility of losing Seoul.