Ex-PM wins Gangwon, Daegu-North Gyeongsang primaries in ruling party's leadership election
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won the ruling Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) primaries in Gangwon Province and Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province on Sunday, although the party's leadership race remains close. Kim garnered a combined 48.54 percent of the votes from the two regions, beating Jung Chung-rae, who is seeking a second consecutive term as DPK leader, with 44.4 percent. Song…
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok secured victories in the Democratic Party of Korea's primaries held in Gangwon Province and Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province on Sunday. Kim's triumph came with 48.54 percent of the votes, surpassing his rival Jung Chung-rae, who received 44.4 percent. Song Young-gil, a former DPK leader, placed third with 7.06 percent.
Kim's recent victories included wins on Jeju Island and in Incheon the previous day. These wins have allowed him to maintain his lead in the leadership race as the party congress approaches on August 17, when the new leader will be elected. Despite the race remaining close, Kim and Jung have garnered 46.01 percent and 44.53 percent of the cumulative votes, respectively, roughly halfway through the primaries.
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