South Korea's ruling Democratic Party leader Zheng Qinglai resigned on the 24th at a party Supreme Council meeting. Party whip Han Byung-do will act as leader. Observers widely speculate Zheng stepped down to mount a re-election bid. The The party wi

2026-06-24

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party leader Zheng Qinglai resigned on the 24th at a party Supreme Council meeting. Party whip Han Byung-do will act as leader. Observers widely speculate Zheng stepped down to mount a re-election bid. The The party will hold a national convention on Aug. 17 to elect a new leader for a two-year term. Analysts say Zheng, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former party leader Song Young-gil are likely to run.