Democratic Party's Kang Hoon-sik to Hold Emergency Press Conference at 1 PM... Will He Withdraw from Party Leader Candidacy?

After the Chungcheong Primary on the 14th, "I will organize my thoughts on what is the best outcome for the party" mentioned

Kang Hoon-sik, the Democratic Party of Korea's presidential candidate, appeals for support from party members at the joint speech meeting for the party leader and supreme council member candidates held on the 14th at the CJB Convention Center in Cheongju, Chungbuk. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Kang Hunsik, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea, is expected to hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 15th to announce his position regarding his future course of action.

Kang's camp announced through a press notice in the morning that "an emergency press conference will be held at 1 PM at the National Assembly Communication Office."

Inside and outside the party, there are speculations that Kang will resign from his candidacy for party leader at the press conference. At the same time, there is also talk of a possible unification declaration with candidate Park Yongjin.

After finishing the Chungcheong primary the previous day, Kang told reporters, "I will consider what would be the best outcome for the party and organize my thoughts."

As of the previous day, Kang's cumulative vote share among regional party members was 6.83%.