Among the 16 cities and provinces nationwide, a majority of those with progressive and reformist leanings have settled in... The centrist and conservative camps are also defending strategic regions. A large number of new faces are emerging to reshape the regional education landscape, including Sejong's first female superintendent and Incheon's first three-term leader.

Overall Landscape: Checks and Balances Amidst Maintaining Continuity in Innovative Education With the vote counting completed for the superintendent elections held on June 3 in 16 cities and provinces nationwide, progressive candidates were elected in large numbers, gaining the upper hand in the overall landscape. As a result, the momentum for maintaining consistency over the next four years has been secured for the public education innovation initiatives and policies to expand educational welfare that have been pursued over the past several years. On the other hand, centrist and conservative