DP Chair Candidate Dismisses Party Split Speculation in South Korea

DP chair candidate rules out party split after leadership election

Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae on Monday dismissed speculations that the party could splinter after the leadership election. Speaking to the press at the Jeonbuk State Council, Jung rejected speculation that the fierce competition in the leadership race could eventually lead to a party split. "That's out of the question, and I've never even considered it," Jung said. He also stressed that there is no division within the party, saying "repeatedly talking about

By The Korea Herald