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DPK proposes merger with Rebuilding Korea Party before June local elections

Korea Times 22 Jan 2026
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday proposed a merger with the minor progressive Rebuilding Korea Party (RKP), a move that could reshape the political landscape ahead of the June 3 local elections.
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Police reopen probe into DPK lawmaker's wife over alleged public fund misuse

Korea Times 19 Jan 2026
Police on Monday launched a full-scale reinvestigation into allegations that Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker Kim Byung-kee's wife used a local councilor's corporate credit card for personal expenses years ago.
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Ex-DPK lawmaker Hong named Lee's new political affairs secretary

Korea Times 18 Jan 2026
Former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker Hong Ik-pyo has been named President Lee Jae Myung's new secretary for political affairs, Cheong Wa Dae said Sunday.
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Former DPK lawmaker's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations

Korea Times 17 Jan 2026
Kang, formerly of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), is accused of receiving cash of over 100 million won ($68,170) from Kim Kyoung, a Seoul city councilor, ahead of the local elections in 2022, ...
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Police raid DPK lawmaker over bribery and corruption allegations

Korea Times 14 Jan 2026
Kim Byung-kee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) as part of an investigation into allegations of bribery and other wrongdoings ... He resigned as the DPK's floor leader late last month.
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DPK votes to expel ex-floor leader over corruption allegations

Korea Times 12 Jan 2026
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Monday voted to expel former floor leader Rep ... The decision came after Kim had refused to voluntarily leave the party despite calls from the DPK's ...
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Civic group files complaint against DPK lawmaker over bribery allegations

Korea Times 05 Jan 2026
Kim Byung-kee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), accusing him of accepting illegal political funds from local councilors five years ago ... Kim while serving as the DPK chairperson's secretary.
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Key figure in DPK nomination bribery allegation departs country; police seek entry notification

Korea Times 05 Jan 2026
Police have learned that a Seoul city councilor suspected of offering bribe money in exchange for her nomination by the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) in the past has left the country, according to sources Monday.
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DPK lawmaker leaves party over bribery allegations

Korea Times 01 Jan 2026
Kang Sun-woo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Thursday she will leave the party amid allegations that she received 100 million won ($69,400) from a Seoul city councilor in 2022.
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Odd man out: Kim Byung-kee’s fall in the DPK

Korea Times 29 Dec 2025
Rep. Kim Byung-kee, floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has becohe odd man out ... Kim faces multiple allegations ... The PPP demanded Kim’s immediate resignation ... Park Sung-hoon said on Saturday.
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Preferential treatment allegations put DPK floor leader under fire

Korea Times 28 Dec 2025
Amid mounting calls for his resignation from both within and outside the party, Kim Byung-kee, floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), is expected to announce his stance on Tuesday.
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DPK's turnaround on Unification Church

Korea Times 22 Dec 2025
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has agreed on the need to introduce an independent counsel to investigate allegations that the Unification Church lobbied and bribed politicians to influence policymaking processes ... DPK Chairman Rep.
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DPK's new stance on Unification Church

Korea Times 22 Dec 2025
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has agreed on the need to introduce an independent counsel to investigate allegations that the Unification Church lobbied and bribed politicians to influence policymaking processes ... DPK Chairman Rep.
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South Korea’s Stablecoin Legislation Hits Roadblock As FSC Misses December 10 Deadline

Bitcoinist 11 Dec 2025
Chosun Biz noted that the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) initially intended to advance the second phase of its virtual asset bill by reviewing the government bill.
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Ex-Unification Church official expected to name DPK lawmakers at embezzlement trial

Korea Times 10 Dec 2025
A key focus is whether he will use his closing arguments to name the DPK-affiliated officials and lawmakers he claims was approached by the church during the administration of former President Moon Jae-in.
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