Leader of South Korea's ruling party leader says he is stepping down

FILE PHOTO: South Korean ruling People Power Party's leader Han Dong-hoon speaks at a press conference following the 22nd parliamentary election day in Seoul, South Korea, April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's ruling party leader, Han Dong-hoon, said on Monday that he was stepping down.

Despite party backlash over his calls for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, Han said he had no regret in doing so.

(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)