South Korean politician faces resignation calls amid party meeting

South Korean politician Jeong Cheong-rae faced direct calls for his resignation during a Supreme Council meeting of the Democratic Party, highlighting internal party tensions. The meeting also saw emphasis on party unity amidst the controversy surrounding Jeong's past remarks, reportedly stating "regimes are short."

Meanwhile, President Yoon Suk-yeol alluded to the possibility of becoming a "victim of a vicious cycle" in a foreign media interview. The ruling People Power Party also experienced internal conflict, with discussions about the resignation of Jang Dong-hyuk during a Supreme Council meeting. Han Dong-hoon congratulated Jung Jin-shik, expressing a shared vision for "conservative reconstruction."

Further political developments include the Ministry of Justice publicly addressing the circumstances of Yoon's detention during his time as prosecutor, refuting claims of special treatment. Separately, Kim Tae-hyo, a close associate of Yoon, reportedly expressed strong disapproval, with one account quoting him saying, "I thought Yoon Suk-yeol had gone crazy."

In business news, e-commerce giant Coupang was fined 624.6 billion won for illegally collecting and collecting the personal information of 11.17 million active users. In sports, anticipation builds for the Czech Republic's World Cup match, with coach Hong Myung-bo confirming all preparations are complete and the starting lineup decided. Son Heung-min also commented on his World Cup future, stating he has never definitively said it would be his last.