People Power Party defends leader's W206m US trip spending

The main opposition People Power Party on Monday defended its leader Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok over criticism concerning the cost of his trip to the US, saying that the visit was carried out on a smaller budget than previous party leaders. According to the political fund accounting report submitted to the National Election Commission by the People Power Party, Jang spent some 206 million won ($144,000) on his 10-day visit to the US from April 11 to 20. The initial budget was set at 204 million won, i