Eyes set on DP chair's future

Public attention is turning to Rep.

Jung Chung-rae’s future ahead of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea's national convention set for August, as competition for power within the party intensifies.

The four-term lawmaker is facing mounting pressure to resign from his post.

Jung has chaired the party since August last year, filling in for Lee Jae Myung, who stepped down after winning the presidential election in June 2025.

Calls for his resignation intensified since June 10, when, in response to ...