SEOUL -- South Korea's ruling party appointed Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon as its interim leader on Thursday as it prepares for legislative elections scheduled for April.
Han Dong-hoon becomes face of PPP ahead of April elections

Han Dong-hoon, center, stepped down as South Korea's justice minister to head the ruling People Power Party. (Yonhap/Kyodo)
SEOUL -- South Korea's ruling party appointed Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon as its interim leader on Thursday as it prepares for legislative elections scheduled for April.