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Ansan A district becomes key by-election battleground
April 9, 2026
The korea Herald News
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The race to become the ruling Democratic Party's candidate in the Ansan A electoral district by-election is heating up, with key liberal figures from different factions appearing likely to face off against each other. Ansan A is one of the three constituencies in Ansan where foreign nationals account for over 13 percent of the population, with more than 93,000 non-Korean residents as of end-2025.

Ansan A covers the southeastern part of the city and is considered a liberal stronghold. Kim Nam-kuk
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