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

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Jung Chung-rae of the ruling Democratic Party 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 l ...