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Democratic Party Leadership Race

South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Elections & Politics

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South Korea's Democratic Party is allowing Song Young-gil and Kim Yong to run for party leadership. The decision follows debate over their eligibility, with candidates citing 'prosecution oppression' for unpaid dues. The party's supreme council made the exceptional allowance.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea/Korean

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 meeting party fee payment requirements. - The decision to allow their candidacy will be forwarded to the party's disciplinary committee for a final vote.