SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's People Power Party swept the country's local elections on Wednesday, giving it a mandate to carry out planned reforms.
New president now has mandate to carry out planned reforms

Lee Jun Seok, center, chairman of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, and others celebrate in Seoul on Wednesday. © Kyodo
SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's People Power Party swept the country's local elections on Wednesday, giving it a mandate to carry out planned reforms.