Reported 11 months ago
According to multiple South Korean media reports on June 24th, Lee Nak-yeon, the leader of South Korea's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party, announced his resignation from the leadership position to seek reelection. Lee's term as leader ends in August, and he decided to resign on the 24th to prepare for reelection. The party will hold a national convention on August 18th to elect its leadership, including the leader and members of the highest committee. Lee announced his resignation after a party meeting on the morning of the 24th, stating his intention to resign early to avoid internal confusion.
Source: YAHOO