[Breaking] Jang Donghyuk: "Disappointing Election Results... We Kept the Spark of Hope Alive"

"I Will Not Shirk My Heavy Responsibility, Will Seek a New Path Forward"

Jang Donghyuk, Standing Election Countermeasures Committee Chair of the People Power Party, described the results of the 9th nationwide local elections on the 4th as "disappointing." Regarding the unexpected achievements in Seoul and other regions, he said, "It reflects the people’s mandate to protect their livelihoods and defend the Republic of Korea against Lee Jaemyung and the Democratic Party, who have acted with arrogance and insolence."

Jang Donghyuk, Standing Election Countermeasures Committee Chair of the People Power Party, is seen leaving after meeting with Chairman No Taeak at the Gwacheon Central Election Commission in Gyeonggi on the 4th regarding the ballot shortage incident. Joint coverage. Yonhap News Agency.

Jang made these remarks on his social media account on this day. Referring to the party having secured only 4 out of 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial seats nationwide in this election, he said, "First and foremost, I want to express my apologies to all the citizens who supported us."

Nevertheless, Jang explained, "Although every circumstance made this a difficult election, we managed to keep the spark of hope alive." This statement appears to reference the party’s defense of the Seoul mayoral seat—considered the most fiercely contested battleground in this local election—and its stronger-than-expected performance in the by-elections.

Jang stated, "I will not turn away from the heavy responsibility entrusted to me, and together with our party members, I will seek out a new path forward." He also called out, "To the people of Korea, please continue to fight alongside us," and added, "Fellow party members, please do not lose courage."

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