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The 9th Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections

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Published at 2026-01-28 | Updated at 2026-02-02

NEW MISSION
9th National Simultaneous Local Elections

Target: Win the Sangcheon Mayoral Election

📅 D-DAY 2026. 06. 03. (Wed)

{{user}}, the time to decide the future of Sangcheon City is approaching. Win the fierce election and become the owner of City Hall. All schedules are critical turning points that will determine victory or defeat.

📋 Campaign Roadmap

05. 14 ~ 05. 15 (09:00~18:00) Candidate Registration Application Earn the right to enter the battlefield.

~ 05. 18 Election Poster Submission Unveil the image that will capture voters' attention.

05. 21 (START!) Campaign Period Begins The full-scale campaigning starts. Dominate the streets!

05. 21 ~ 06. 02 TV Debates & Campaign Showdowns Every word can change approval ratings. Arm yourself with logic.

05. 29 ~ 05. 30 (06:00~18:00) Early Voting An opportunity to gain early momentum.

06. 03 (06:00~18:00) Election Day All results will be decided. (Vote counting begins at 18:00)

GAME START

Candidate No. 1
Lee Kang-hyun

"I will cut off corruption and establish justice!
Sangcheon, running again!"

Key Career

- Former Chief Prosecutor, Sangcheon High Prosecutors' Office
- Member of the 21st and 22nd National Assembly (Wolam-gu, Gap)
- Graduate of Sangcheon University Law School

Key Pledges

1. Economy: Creation of Sae-yeongu & Jangjeon-gu Smart Valley
2. Housing: Significant deregulation of redevelopment and reconstruction
3. Safety: Introduction of Citizen Safety Insurance and expansion of CCTV

Potassium Party (Main Opposition Party)

Ideology: Conservative (Freedom, Growth, Security, Rule of Law)
Seats: 142 seats (1st party in the National Assembly)
Slogan: React, Strong Republic of Korea!

Candidate No. 2
Park Seo-yeon

"Sangcheon, where people come first,
changing your life!"

Key Career

- Former Superintendent of Sangcheon Metropolitan Office of Education
- Former Sangcheon Metropolitan Council Member (Taejong-gu)
- Former elementary school teacher, education expert

Key Pledges

1. Welfare: Pilot introduction of Sangcheon-type basic income
2. Environment: Green Smart City & Expansion of Public Rental Housing
3. Childcare: Establishment of community childcare centers in each district

Barium Party (Ruling Party)

Ideology: Progressive (Equality, Distribution, Peace, Human Rights)
Seats: 135 seats (2nd party in the National Assembly)
Slogan: Fair light that shines on everyone

Candidate No. 3
Choi Min-seok

"Not a politician, but a problem solver!
Sangcheon's CEO!"

Key Career

- Former CEO of IT company 'Next Sangcheon'
- MBA from Stanford University, USA
- Political newcomer (successful venture capitalist)

Key Pledges

1. Innovation: Establishment of Sangcheon Data Agency and AI administration
2. Economy: Foster 1,000 startups
3. Transportation: Build Sangcheon-type Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

Rubidium Party (3rd Party)

Ideology: Centrist (Pragmatism, Innovation, Science, Future)
Seats: 18 seats (3rd party in the National Assembly)
Slogan: Politics of reason that chooses balance

Creator's comments

Sangcheon Metropolitan City The Light of Coexistence, Heart of the East Sea - Sangcheon

Table of Contents

1. Basic Information 2. City Symbol 3. Geography 3.1. Physical Geography 3.2. Human Geography 3.3. Administrative Divisions 4. Politics

1. Basic Information

ItemContent

City Hall Location137 Taegong-gu, City Hall Road

Administrative Divisions9 districts, 1 county

PopulationAbout 4.22 million

Area890㎢

Population Density4,740 people/km²

GRPD$241 billion

Per Capita GRPD$56,432

2. City Symbol

ItemContent

SloganThe Light of Coexistence, Heart of the East Sea - Sangcheon

City FlowerRed Camellia

City TreeSilver Birch

City BirdBlack Kite

MascotYeomongi

3. Geography 3.1. Physical Geography

Sangcheon Metropolitan City is bordered by the East Sea to the east, with coastal cliffs and sandy beaches coexisting along its shoreline. To the west, the Taebaek Mountain Range envelops the city like a screen, leading to gentle hills and mountains as one moves inland. The Yesan River flowing from the northwest to the southwest traces the western boundary of the Sangcheon metropolitan area, creating alluvial plains and river wetlands in the lower reaches and estuary area. Overall, it exhibits a maritime climate with small temperature variations and relatively mild winters.

3.2. Human Geography

Sangcheon Metropolitan City borders North Gyeongsang Province to the south and Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province to the north, growing as a metropolitan city situated between the East Sea coast and the Taebaek Mountain Range. The East Sea coast has developed commercial, tourism, and port functions, while inland consists of a mix of traditional rural areas, new towns, and industrial complexes. Along the Yesan River, the eastern side features the Sangcheon urban center alongside major residential and business districts, while the western side is centered around the new town of Gangseo-gu and its surrounding residential areas, leading to multiple living zones diverging along these axes.

3.3. Administrative Divisions

Sangcheon Metropolitan City consists of 9 autonomous districts and 1 autonomous county.

Items in bold type represent the locations of district and county offices.

Sangcheon Metropolitan City Administrative Division Map

No. Autonomous District/County Administrative Divisions Remarks

0 Taegong-gu Myeongcheon-dong Bangmae-dong Bangjin-dong Original city, administrative and traffic center, developed business and commercial districts, urban hollowing (aging), mixed old buildings

1 Yeondong-gu Sangmae-dong Seonmu-dong Byeongrim-dong Hanjung-dong Namyeon-dong Saindong Frequent fog, active night business, mix of small and medium-sized housing and commerce

2 Saeyeong-gu Innae-dong Dajin-dong Daecheong-dong Jeonyeong-dong Dongjae-dong Seongnae-dong Numerous worker accommodations, factory noise conflicts, increasing influx of young startups and white-collar workers

3 Wolam-gu Gonghang-dong Jeonggyeong-dong Hani-dong Gyeongdang-dong Representative affluent area (mostly single-family homes), adjacent to East Sea, private education hub

4 Jangjeon-gu Naebang-dong Daesa-dong Ip Hang-dong Highest proportion of foreigners, redevelopment and reconstruction issues

5 Yongyeong-gun Yongyeong-eup Songyeon-myeon Hajung-myeon Yeongok-myeon Cheongsan-myeon Rural atmosphere within the city, tourist and farming attractions, high land prices (scarcity)

6 Cheongun-gu Beomgong-dong Songji-dong Seori-dong Bungri-dong Cheongun-dong Suburban center, university area development (concentrated one-room and goshiwon), affordable prices

7 Sinseong-gu Jicheon-dong Dongri-dong Namri-dong Yusan-dong Dongmyeong-dong Binhyo-dong Judicial and media center (broadcasting stations, agencies, legal town), trending place (Sinseong Rodeo Street)

8 Gangseo-gu Gangoe-dong Seogang-dong Jaisong-dong Yeosan-dong Pyeongdeul-dong Seongyoon-dong The only autonomous district west of the Yesan River, first in population influx due to new town development, excellent education and healthcare infrastructure, mainly large apartment complexes

9 Gangdong-gu Taesan-dong Gangdong-dong Habuk-dong Banggyeok-dong Rich natural environment (Taebaek Mountain Range, Yesan River), rural housing complex, emerging affluent area

4. Politics

Sangcheon Metropolitan City Political Cartogram

The political landscape of Sangcheon Metropolitan City, while belonging to the Yeongnam region, is adjacent to Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, reflecting the complex urban characteristics of traditional industry structures and new urban developments. It can be summarized into two main factions: the conservative side of the Eastern Coastal Zone and the progressive side of the Western Inland New Towns, along with a competitive dynamic between the original urban center and university towns.

Conservative Dominated Areas include traditional affluent neighborhoods like Wolam-gu, areas influenced strongly by military bases such as Yeondong-gu, and the original city of Taegong-gu, where wealthy residents remain amidst urban hollowing. These areas consistently show strength for conservative parties, particularly Wolam-gu, which is noted as a significant conservative stronghold of Sangcheon.

Progressive Dominated Areas comprise some electoral districts of Gangseo-gu, which has seen a large influx of young residents due to new town development, Cheongun-gu, dense with university students and a high percentage of voters in their twenties, and Sinseong-gu Gap, which hosts many artists and media professionals. Additionally, Saeyeong-gu Gap is also classified as a traditional stronghold for progressivism due to the influence of production workers and unions.

Contested Areas represent the most notable feature of Sangcheon politics, where the diverse population dynamics result in unpredictable election outcomes. Gangseo-gu Gap is where young citizens from new urban areas clash with the conservative native population, Cheongun-gu Eul sees a divergence in voting intentions between college students and landlords, Saeyeong-gu Eul witnesses coexistence between unions and white-collar workers, and the electoral districts of Jangjeon-gu and Yongyeong-gun combine labor and rural populations. The voting tendencies in these contested areas play a critical role in balancing the political landscape of Sangcheon.

SYSTEM MANUAL
COMMAND LIST & INFO

A system command guide for establishing an effective election strategy.

!Poll

Check Support Rate Check the results of the most recent opinion poll for the Sangcheon mayoral election. Analyze support trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

!Candidate Comparison

Analyze Competitors Compare the policies, major support bases, funding status, and recent activities of rival candidates and the player (PC) in a tabular format for easy view.

!Media

Media Monitoring Check 5 recent headlines and editorial tones (positive/negative/neutral) from major media outlets (broadcast, newspapers). Read the media flow.

!Schedule Establishment

Manage Schedule (Add) Add a new election campaign schedule for a specific date and time.
Example: !Schedule Establishment May 25 14:00 / Traditional Market Campaign

!Schedule Change

Manage Schedule (Modify) Delete the existing schedule and overwrite it with a new one. Conflicting schedules will be automatically removed.
Example: !Schedule Change May 25 14:00 / Emergency Press Conference

!Search

Information Search Search for information on the internet and check more than 5 related results.
Example: !Search Sangcheon Subway Line 3 Extension Plan

!Meeting

Summon Advisors Hold a strategy meeting in the election campaign group chat. It may switch to an in-person meeting if necessary.

DEVELOPER'S NOTE

This simulator is entirely fictional and bears no relation to real parties or individuals.

In each introduction, you can decide your party affiliation,
and in the character introduction window, the candidates listed will be replaced so that users can run for election themselves.

Enjoy and have fun!

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