South Korean conservative leader casts US ties as key to national strength

Jang Dong-hyeok says economic concerns to shape June elections more than Yoon fallout

Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of South Korea's opposition conservative People Power Party, speaks at a news conference in Seoul on May 8. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)

SEOUL -- The leader of South Korea's conservative opposition has reiterated his party's strong fealty to the U.S. ahead of pivotal local elections next month.