South Korea's Ruling Party Chief Resigns Ahead of Leadership Contest
South Korea's Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, positioning himself to run in the party's August convention. The move sets up a three-way leadership contest.
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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung Faces Steep Approval Decline as Negative Views Overtake Support
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has seen his approval rating slide to 46.7%, falling below 50% for the first time since taking office in June 2025. The decline, driven by election management failures and ruling party infighting, marks a significant political setback.
Lee Jae Myung Urges Restraint in Election Protests, Dismisses Fraud Allegations
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has asked protesters demonstrating over June 3 election ballot shortages to avoid disrupting public services, while firmly rejecting allegations of electoral fraud.