This combined photo, taken Aug. 5, 2026, shows the three candidates for the ruling Democratic Party's leadership race -- (from L to R) Song Young-gil, Kim Min-seok and Jung Chung-rae -- preparing to take part in their second debate, hosted by the public broadcaster KBS, in Seoul ahead of a national convention on Aug. 17 to elect the party's new leader. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

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