According to the National Election Commission (hereinafter referred to as the National Election Commission) on the 2nd, Choi received 78,415 votes and confirmed the election with 52.83% of the votes.
For the first time in eight years, the change of government became a reality, as Choi-elect defeated Democratic Party candidate Lee Chun-hee, who received 47.16% (69,995 votes) by 5.67 percentage points.
President-elect Choi said, "I bow my head and express my heartfelt gratitude to my comrades and citizens who have supported me with their devotion for regime change and the development of Sejong for nearly half a year, including the election."
"I will take it as an order to solve the mountainous problem by entrusting you with the heavy task of Sejong Mayor in a critical time," he said. "I will not lose my initial intention to look at citizens with a lower attitude and with a fear."He said how he felt about winning the election.
