Former Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae won a party-member primary in the country's southeast, bouncing back after a narrow loss to rival Kim Min-seok in the central region. The wins mark a competitive start to the party's leadership race, with the national convention scheduled for August 17 to elect a new leader.
Former DP leader Jung Chung-rae announced his candidacy for reelection on Monday, intensifying the race for the party's leadership to five contenders. The winner will wield significant influence over candidate nominations for the 2028 parliamentary elections.
Rep. Jung Chung-rae resigned as chairman of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday, a move seen as paving the way for his bid to seek reelection at the party's upcoming national convention on Aug. 17. DP floor leader Han Byung-do will serve as acting party leader.
Rep. 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.
Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae visited Suncheon to urge voters to support Democratic Party candidate Son Hun-mo for mayor, emphasizing the party's role in securing budgets and passing laws for the region's development.
