Sasang, like the majority of constituencies located in the Busan–Gyeongnam Area is widely considered a stronghold for the conservative People Power Party.

[3] Kwon Chul-hyun of the conservative Grand National Party was the first member to represent the constituency.

[9][10] Chang, who ran as an independent candidate, garnered 37.5% of the vote and narrowly beat out Democratic opponent Bae Jae-jung in a three-way race.

[12] Ahead of the 2024 South Korean legislative election, Chang announced that he would not stand for re-election.

[13] The People Power Party nominated Kim Dae-sik, who went on to win the general election; Bae Jae-jung marked her third consecutive loss in Sasang.