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A group of party members loyal to the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Lee Jae-myung issued a warning, Friday, stating their intention to depart from the party to protest the election outcome for the speaker of the first half of the 22nd National Assembly.
Rep. Woo Won-shik of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) was elected as the candidate for the speaker of the first half of the 22nd National Assembly on Thursday. This outcome defied expectations, as many anticipated that former Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae would secure the party s primary for the position.
Democratic Party of Korea Chairman Rep. Lee Jae-myung s proposal to dole out 250,000 won ($182) to every Korean appears to be the top agenda item in a highly anticipated meeting between Lee and President Yoon Suk Yeol, likely to take place this week after the opposition party s sweeping victory in the general election. Lee said Friday that he "spoke briefly with President Yoon over the phone and accepted his off.
Voters will cast ballots to elect 300 lawmakers Wednesday, to determine the fate of Korea s politics for the next four years, by either giving the ruling bloc a much-needed boost f.