Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Both DP and PPP rally support for 'judgment' of other party in upcoming elections

South Korea's ruling and main opposition parties are making similar calls in a rare unison for voter support that the outcome of the upcoming local elections will serve as judgment against the other side, political observers here noted Wednesday.

2026-05-13

Six-term lawmaker Cho Jeong-sik voted DP candidate for National Assembly speaker

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) elected Rep. Cho Jeong-sik, a six-term lawmaker, as its candidate for the next parliamentary speaker on Wednesday.

2026-05-13

DP leader says PPP should face 'harsh judgment' in June 3 local elections

The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) said on Wednesday that the People Power Party (PPP) should be harshly judged in the upcoming June 3 local elections, stressing the need to wipe out “even the slightest remnants of insurrection.”

2026-05-13

DP moves to replace candidate who was defense lawyer for child sex abusers, prostitution businesses

The Democratic Party began procedures to replace its candidate for Seoul’s Gangbuk District head by-election, Lee Seung-hoon, following public backlash over the candidate's past as a defense lawyer for child sex abusers and prostitution businesses.

2026-05-08

DP Rep. Han Byung-do re-elected as floor leader

Democratic Party (DP) Rep. Han Byung-do was re-elected as the floor leader on Wednesday, returning to the post after he resigned on April 21 to run for the position again.

2026-05-06

President Lee urges caution for special probe into alleged political prosecutions, but signals support

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday signaled support for a special counsel investigation into allegations of politically motivated prosecutions under his predecessor, but urged his own party to proceed cautiously.

2026-05-04

DP formally nominates ex-top office AI guru for Busan parliamentary seat

The ruling Democratic Party on Thursday nominated two former senior presidential officials as candidates in the upcoming parliamentary by-elections to be held in conjunction with the local elections.

2026-04-30

Lee urges against 'self-destruction behavior' in diplomacy at luncheon with lawmakers

President Lee Jae Myung called for bipartisan cooperation in diplomatic and security matters, urging against "self-destruction behavior" as he spoke to independent and minor party lawmakers on Wednesday.

2026-04-29

Former Seoul council member admits giving money to DP lawmaker in exchange for party nomination

Former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung admitted in her first trial Wednesday to giving 100 million won ($67,700) to former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Kang Sun-woo for a party nomination ahead of the 2022 local elections.

2026-04-29

Ruling party to send letter to Washington protesting U.S. pressure on Coupang case

The Democratic Party in Korea plans to protest the U.S. government's interference in judicial sovereignty regarding Coupang Chairman Bom Kim's safety, linking it to diplomatic negotiations and corporate accountability.

2026-04-27