▲ Ruling Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae speaks during a meeting of the party's Supreme Council at the National Assembly in Seoul on June 24, 2026. (Yonhap)

DP leader-resignation

Ruling party chief resigns, expected to seek reelection for another term

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.

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