The Democratic Party (DP) until 2013 known as the Democratic United Party (DUP) is a socially liberal political party in South Korea and currently the country’s main opposition force.On 15 December 2011 the Democratic Party (2008) which has been the main opposition in the 18th Assembly merged with the minor Citizens Unity Party to form the DUP. The Democratic United Party has strong connections with the Federation of Korean Trade Unions.
