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 emerged victorious in the Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) leadership primaries held in Gangwon Province and Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province. The ruling party's leadership election is nearing its climax, with the final vote-count expected at the party congress on August 17.
Kim Min-seok secured a combined 48.54 percent of the votes from the two regions, surpassing Jung Chung-rae, the incumbent DPK leader, who received 44.4 percent of the votes. Song Young-gil, a former DPK leader, finished third with 7.06 percent.
Kim's recent wins in Jeju Island and Incheon on the preceding day bolstered his lead in the leadership race. Despite the race remaining close with Kim and Jung trailing at 46.01 percent and 44.53 percent respectively, Kim's victory in the primaries brings him closer to the coveted leadership position.
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