Seoul, Jan 11 (IANS) The ruling Democratic Party (DP) elected three-term lawmaker Han Byung-do as its new floor leader Sunday, days after his predecessor resigned amid mounting allegations of misconduct. Han, who represents a district in the southwestern city of Iksan, won a runoff against Representative Back Hye-ryun, after none of the four candidates running for floor leader secured a majority of the initial vote, Yonhap News Agency reported.The first round had combined a vote among DP represe…
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Seoul, Dec 31 (IANS) Police have begun investigating Rep. Kang Sun-woo of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) over allegations of receiving 100 million won (US$69,400) from a Seoul city councilor, officials said Wednesday.The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s public crime investigation team has been assigned to the case after opposition lawmakers filed a complaint against Kang and the council member on bribery charges, Yonhap news agency reported.Kang has been accused of receiving the money via an…