Speculation grows of rift within ruling bloc

A rift within the ruling bloc appear to be widening ahead of the party's leadership primary that is expected in August.

At the center of attention is whether Rep.

Jung Chung-rae, the beleaguered party chair, will seek to extend his term that kicked off in August 2025, with pressure mounting following his recent remarks that no administration would outlive its people.

President Lee Jae Myung, who is currently on a state visit to Italy and the Vatican, said in an X post that now is not the right t ...