South Korea: Kim Boo-kyum Elected as New Democratic Party Leader
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has elected former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum as its new leader, serving a two-year term. Kim Boo-kyum, who received 54.08% of the vote, defeated incumbent Lee Hae-chan. As party leader, Kim will have the power to nominate candidates for the 2028 National Assembly elections and significantly impact the party's power dynamics, potentially influencing the next presidential election. President Yoon Suk-yeol called for party unity in a video message.2 sourcesSee all sources