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Published: 05 May. 2026, 20:30
The People Power Party is set to decide by May 7 whether to nominate former presidential chief of staff Jung Jin-seok for a by-election in Gongju, Buyeo and Cheongyang. The decision hinges on the party ethics committee’s ruling on his eligibility. Party officials said screening will proceed immediately if he is deemed qualified, but disqualification would end his bid. The potential nomination has sparked internal criticism over favoring a pro-Yoon figure, with some warning it could revive factional tensions tied to the previous administration. [PARK YONG-SEOK]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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