Rep. Jung Chung-rae of the Democratic Party of Korea greets press at the National Assembly, Wednesday. YonhapRep. Jung Chung-rae of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) resigned as chairman of the party Wednesday in a move widely seen as a step toward seeking reelection at the party's national convention, slated for August."I spent many sleepless nights looking back on myself and my political life," Jung said during a meeting of the party's supreme council at the National Assembly. "I am stepping down as party leader today."With Jung's resignation, DPK floor leader Han Byung-do will serve as the acting party leader until the convention.