Ruling party power struggle unfolds

A power struggle over the ruling Democratic Party's leadership appears likely to unfold, with Prime Minister Kim Min-seok hinting at a major role within the party as lawmakers split over the June local election results. Among those considered a contender against current chair Rep. Jung Chung-rae in the primary, expected to be held in mid-August, is Kim Min-seok, who offered to step down as prime minister Sunday and is seeking to return to the party as a four-term lawmaker. Announcing his resigna

By The Korea Herald