The competition for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea is intensifying, with Song Young-gil and Rep. Koh Min-jung declaring their candidacy for party leader. Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former representative Jung Cheong-rae are targeting the Honam region to gain support. There is controversy over the introduction of a preferential voting system, but Rep. Song Young-gil welcomes it while former representative Jung Cheong-rae opposes it. With former military doctor Kim Bo-mi also declaring her candidacy, the leadership race is expected to become even more intense.
