Ruling party seeks reconciliation with right-wing rival, solidarity with minor party

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Monday gestured towards reconciliation with its conservative rival People Power Party and hinted at solidarity with the Rebuilding Korea Party. On Monday, Democratic Party chair Rep. Kim Min-seok met with People Power Party chair Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok and urged the two main parties to mend fences. Speaking at the meeting, Kim expressed hopes that the two parties would build an "indestructible bridge to continue dialogue," and that the parties' leaders shoul