Jang Donghyuk: "Deliberating Party Management with Jeong Jeongsik... No Change in Stance on Han's Reinstatement"

Jang Reiterates Opposition to Han Donghoon's Reinstatement

Jang Donghyuk, the representative of the People Power Party, said on the 10th, "I will frequently share opinions and work together with Floor Leader Jeong Jeongsik on how to newly manage the party."

Jang made this statement while speaking to reporters after attending the 'University Students Meeting for Restoring Citizens' Suffrage in Response to the Local Election Ballot Shortage Crisis' held at the National Assembly in the afternoon.

Jeong Jeongsik, the newly appointed floor leader of the People Power Party, is shaking hands with Jang Donghyuk, the party representative, at the People Power Party floor leader election meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 10th.

Regarding Floor Leader Jeong, who was elected in the morning's vote, Jang said, "After much deliberation that even led to a runoff vote, Assemblyman Jeong was elected as floor leader. Since the lawmakers' intentions have come together, Floor Leader Jeong will be giving much thought to how he will lead our party going forward."

On the issue of Floor Leader Jeong stating that the potential reinstatement of independent lawmaker Han Donghoon, who had been expelled from the party, could be carefully considered after gathering opinions within the party, Jang explained, "I have maintained a consistent position on that issue until now." This effectively reiterated his opposition.

Jang pointed out, "There are several (reinstatement) procedures, and there will be roles for the party representative to play in that process." However, "regardless of what discussions may have taken place during the floor leader election, my role as party representative and my position on that role have not changed."

Regarding the rise in party approval ratings in public opinion polls after the local elections, Jang assessed that it was driven by a desire for checks and balances created by efforts to drop prosecutions and issues related to real estate. He also said, "The public sentiment, angered by the ballot shortage crisis, was also a contributing factor."

At the meeting, Jang also stated that the voices of the people and the demands of the youth expressed at Olympic Park confirmed their call for a "comprehensive re-election." He added, "Any intention to disparage the pure hearts, passion, and voices of the citizens gathered at Olympic Park cannot be tolerated."

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