The list of candidates for the Democratic Party of Korea leadership election has been finalized. Former Representative Jung Chung-rae, former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, lawmaker Song Young-gil, lawmaker Koh Min-jung, and former Gangjin County Councilor Kim Bo-mi have declared their candidacy, leading to a five-way race for the nomination power in the next general election. Controversy continues over the voting method for the party leadership election, with the pro-Jung faction opposing the introduction of a preferential voting system. Although former Representative Jung declared that he would not run for president, this has been criticized by other candidates, including former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok.
