Democratic Party Leadership Race
5 articles from 1 country
South Korea's Democratic Party is allowing former leader Song Young-gil and former Vice Minister Kim Yong to run for party leadership. This decision faces criticism due to potential eligibility exceptions for candidates with unpaid dues. Song and Kim cite 'prosecution oppression' as a reason for their unpaid dues.
Controversial 'Exceptional Allowance' for Candidates Sparks Debate in Democratic Party
- The Democratic Party's decision to allow former leader Song Young-gil and former Vice Minister Kim Yong to run for party leadership is causing controversy. - Song stated his candidacy is a response to the prosecution's actions, but some within the party criticize it as unfair. - The article also touches on other political news, including presidential remarks on a new national holiday and ongoing…
Democratic Party faces criticism over potential eligibility exceptions for convention candidates
- The Democratic Party's interim leadership is considering allowing Song Young-gil and Kim Yong to run in the upcoming party convention despite not meeting the required party dues payment period. - Fo…
Democratic Party exceptionally allows Song Young-gil, Kim Yong to run for leadership
- The Democratic Party's supreme council has decided to exceptionally allow Song Young-gil and Kim Yong to run in the August 17 party convention. - Both individuals faced eligibility issues due to not…
Democratic Party supreme council allows Song Young-gil, Kim Yong to run for leadership
- The Democratic Party's supreme council decided to allow Song Young-gil and Kim Yong to run for party leadership. - The decision will be finalized by the party's standing committee. - Song and Kim fa…
Democratic Party candidates Song Young-gil, Kim Yong seek waiver for unpaid dues, citing 'prosecution oppression'
- Song Young-gil and Kim Yong, candidates for the Democratic Party leadership, are requesting an exception for their unpaid party dues. - They argue their dues were not paid due to time spent fighting…
