Ruling Party Chairman Jung Chung-rae Resigns to Seek Reelection
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- Jung Chung-rae resigned as chairman of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party on Wednesday, a move widely interpreted as paving the way for his bid to win reelection at the party's national convention in August.
- Floor leader Han Byung-do will act as interim party leader.
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Rep. Jung Chung-rae resigned as chairman of the ruling Democratic Party on Wednesday, a move seen as a step toward seeking reelection at the party's national convention in August.
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Jung Chung-rae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) resigned as chairman of the party Wednesday in a move widely seen as a step toward seeking reelection at the party's national convention, slated for August.
"I spent many sleepless nights looking back on myself and my political life," Jung said during a meeting of the party's supreme council at the National Assembly. "I am stepping down as party leader today."
With Jung's resignation, DP floor leader Han Byung-do will serve as the acting party leader until the convention.
