🏛️ Political Parties

Center-Left

The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. In Los Angeles, Democrats dominate city politics, supporting progressive urban policy, immigrant rights, climate action, and expanded public services.

Center-Right

The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, advocating for lower taxes, limited government, and free market economics. Has minimal representation in Los Angeles city government.

Nonpartisan

Los Angeles city and county elections are officially nonpartisan — candidates do not appear on the ballot with party labels. Most major candidates nonetheless have party affiliations and endorsements from the Democratic or Republican parties.

Center-Left

더불어민주당 (Minjoo Party) is South Korea's major progressive party, tracing its lineage to the 1955 Democratic Party. Founded in 2015, it advocates for social welfare expansion, workers' rights, and diplomatic engagement. The governing party following the 2025 presidential election, with the largest party membership in Korea at over 1.6 million registered members.

Center-Right

국민의힘 (People Power Party) is South Korea's major conservative party, formed in 2020 from the merger of the United Future Party and affiliated groups. Advocates for free market economics, a strong US-Korea alliance, and a firm stance on North Korea. Currently the main opposition party following the 2025 presidential election.

무소속 (Independent) candidates run without formal party affiliation. In Korean local elections, independents often represent community-focused platforms outside the major party structures, particularly in smaller municipalities and rural districts.

정의당 (Justice Party) is a progressive left party founded in 2012, focusing on labor rights, gender equality, and social justice. A successor to the Unified Progressive Party, it has historically served as the primary third-party alternative in Korean politics.

노동당 (Labor Party) is a far-left party founded in 2013, advocating for workers' rights, anti-capitalism, and radical social reform. Represents organized labor movements and trade unions outside the mainstream political spectrum.

진보당 (Progressive Party) is a left-wing party founded in 2017, advocating for labor rights, social equality, and progressive economic policy. Allied with the Democratic Party in various elections, holding 3 seats in the National Assembly after the 2024 general election.

Progressive

조국혁신당 (Rebuilding Korea Party) is a progressive party founded in March 2024 by former Justice Minister Cho Kuk. Won 12 seats in the 2024 general election as the third-largest party. Party color "True Blue" symbolizes the skies of Gwangju. Advocates for judicial reform and progressive social policy.

개혁신당 (Reform Party) is a centrist reform party founded in January 2024 by former PPP leader Lee Jun-seok. Positioned between the two major parties, it focuses on generational change, youth-oriented policy, and systemic political reform. Won 3 seats in the 2024 general election.