Key facts
- Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won the Democratic Party's primaries in Gangwon Province and Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province.
- Kim secured 48.54 percent of the votes in these regions.
- Jung Chung-rae received 44.4 percent, and Song Young-gil obtained 7.06 percent.
- Kim's victories follow earlier wins in Jeju Island and Incheon.
- Kim leads Jung Chung-rae in the overall cumulative vote count.
- The Democratic Party is scheduled to elect its new leader on August 17.
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has won the ruling Democratic Party's (DP) primaries in Gangwon Province and Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province, further solidifying his lead in the party's leadership race. Kim secured 48.54 percent of the votes in these two regions, surpassing Jung Chung-rae, who garnered 44.4 percent, and Song Young-gil, who received 7.06 percent.
These latest victories add to Kim's earlier wins in Jeju Island and Incheon, positioning him ahead of the party congress scheduled for August 17, where the new leader will be officially elected. The race remains tight in cumulative votes, with Kim holding 46.01 percent and Jung close behind at 44.53 percent, indicating a competitive contest as the primaries near their conclusion.