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

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 shortage is far from over 14:09 South Korea's won is at its weakest against the dollar 16:52 Demand for lab-grown diamonds in China on the rise 24:30 Myanmar's Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe begins his China visit 28:23 South Korean President Lee enters his second year in office with a stronger mandate 36:18 North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to expand his nuclear arsenal 38:03 South Korea beats El Salvador in final friendly match 39:07 Singapore's World Cup fans scale back their plans due to astronomical ticket prices