In a live broadcast on May 4, 2026, the news program 'News Cider' focused on two key electoral districts ahead of the local elections: Hanam Gap and Pyeongtaek Eul. Polls show a tight race in these 'hot places' as voters prepare to choose their representatives.
Hanam Gap: Lee Gwang-jae leads with 45.6% support, while Lee Yong trails at 37.0%.
Pyeongtaek Eul: The race is even closer, with Kim Yong-nam at 28.8%, Yoo Eui-dong at 22.5%, and Cho Kuk at 22.2%.
The program also featured discussions on the broader election landscape. With D-30 until the local elections, analysts predict the Democratic Party will win 11 to 15 out of 16 key districts. Notable participants included Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seung-won, pollster Bae Jong-chan, and journalist Park Ju-yong.
Other segments covered the race for Busan and Gyeongnam (PK) seats, featuring former lawmakers Park Jae-ho, Heo Seong-moo, and Kim Doo-gwan, as well as a critical look at the disability court's handling of the Saekdongwon case. The show also commemorated China's May Fourth Movement and Korea's March First Movement.