Outgoing PM says ruling party should 'perfectly align' with gov't (opens original article in a new tab)

Outgoing Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called for the ruling party to align with the government to support President Lee Jae Myung, as approval ratings decline and Kim prepares to run for party leadership.

• Outgoing PM Kim Min-seok urged the ruling party to align with the government to support President Lee Jae Myung's leadership.
• Polls show declining approval ratings for President Lee and the ruling party after local elections.
• Kim is expected to run for DP leader in August to strengthen Lee's control over the party.