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S Korea ruling party claims election victory
South Korea's ruling conservatives have claimed victory in parliamentary elections.
- Agencies
- Published: 19:39 April 9, 2008
Seoul: South Korea's ruling conservatives have claimed victory in parliamentary elections.
Grand National Party leader Kang Jae-sup said they now had a majority in the 299-seat National Assembly.
Their win is a boon to conservative President Lee Myung-bak, helping him push through plans to reform the economy and make the country more business-friendly.
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