Recent calls for Democratic Party of Korea chair Jung Chung-rae’s resignation have intensified following the June 3 local elections, where the ruling party recorded mixed results including the loss of the Seoul mayoral race. Lawmakers, particularly from the pro-Lee Jae-myung faction, cited inadequate strategic adjustments and held the leadership responsible during closed-door meetings on June 11. These pressures coincide with the scheduled August convention for electing new party leadership, where Jung has indicated interest in seeking another term. Internal divisions over accountability, convention management, and alignment with presidential priorities now shape trader assessments of whether he departs before year-end or earlier amid ongoing factional competition.