Different results, same fallout: Party leaders face growing calls to quit

South Korea’s ruling and main opposition parties are both sliding into postelection turmoil, with their embattled leaders seeking to survive growing calls for resignation following the June 3 local elections. Democratic Party of Korea Chair Rep. Jung Chung-rae on Friday traveled to Gwangju, part of the party’s liberal stronghold of Honam in the country’s southwest, following his visit to North Jeolla Province on June 9. Jung's move has been widely seen as signaling his intention to seek reelecti

By The Korea Herald