Lee Man-sup Nominated for Assembly Leader
The Millennium Democratic Party unanimously selected its standing advisor, Lee Man-sup, as their candidate for speaker of the 16th National Assembly on May 31.The candidacy was open to all members of the party, but following the withdrawal of forerunner Kim Young-bae, senior party members rallied around the nomination of Lee Man-sup.
"I have no intention to become National Assembly leader - I recommend standing advisor Lee," said lawmakers Kim.
Current floor leaders, MDP's Chung Gyun-hwan and Unitied Liberal Democrats' Oh Jang-sup, are supporting Lee's candidacy.
by Chun Young-gi
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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