Seoul: The new leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday began his first official schedule by paying tribute at Seoul National Cemetery. The DP's new leadership, including leader Jung Chung-rae, and members of the party's Supreme Council paid their respects at the cemetery in the southern Dongjak Ward.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Jung wrote a message in the guestbook that read, "I will build a more democratic Democratic Party, a more competent Democratic Party and a stronger Democratic Party to support the Lee Jae Myung administration." He also paid tribute at the grave of late former President Kim Dae-jung.
Jung was elected to head the DP on Saturday with 61.74 percent of the vote, beating Rep. Park.