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Three DUP lawmakers declare bids for party primary

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  • Published May 14, 2012 7:31 pm KST
  • Updated May 14, 2012 7:31 pm KST

By Chung Hee-hyung

Three members of thse main opposition Democratic United Party (DUP) announced Monday that they will run in the party’s presidential primary.

At a press conference at the National Assembly, Rep. Lee Jong-gul outlined his strategy for the party.

“Never before has a party succeeded in taking the presidential seat when it failed to secure Seoul and its surrounding areas. It is essential that we seize this region if we are to win the election,” Lee stated.

The lawmaker also pledged that he would