South Korea's ruling Democratic Party sweeps local elections | East Asia Tonight 4 June 2026

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's party wins 12 out of 16 regional races but loses a high-profile seat in Seoul. Also on East Asia Tonight, China and EU set to hold fresh trade talks in Paris. Meanwhile, Myanmar's foreign minister arrives in Beijing for a three-day visit – his first trip to China since taking office. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 South Korea's local elections wrap up 07:00 China and the European Union attempt to avert a trade war 12:15 Taiwan chip giant TSMC says global