SEOUL, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Jung Chung-rae, leader of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP), resigned from his post on Wednesday.

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae (C) and his party's members and lawmakers react as they watch television screens broadcasting the results of exit polls for the nationwide local elections at the National Assembly in Seoul on June 3, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Jung announced his resignation during a party supreme council meeting at the National Assembly, saying he was stepping down as party leader after reflecting on his political career over the past few days.

In his resignation remarks, Jung stressed the need to support the Lee Jae Myung administration, saying the ruling party should work as one team with the government.

The DP is scheduled to hold a national convention on Aug. 17 to elect a new party leader. Local media reported that Jung is expected to run for re-election.

Following Jung's resignation, DP floor leader Han Byung-do will serve as the acting party leader until the convention.

The new DP leader will serve a two-year term and will influence the party's nominations for the 2028 parliamentary elections.