People Power Party to Convene General Assembly Tomorrow; Re-Election Proposal and Jang Donghyuk's Future to Be Discussed

Scheduled for 2 p.m. on the 17th

Jeong Jeongsik, floor leader of the People Power Party, is set to convene his first general assembly of party lawmakers since taking office. The session is expected to address the issue of the “election appeal” and the future of party leader Jang Donghyuk, who is facing calls for resignation from some within the party.

Jeong Jeongsik, floor leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the party's policy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 16th. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

On the 16th, Jeong notified lawmakers that the assembly would be held at 2 p.m. the following day at the National Assembly in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. This move responds to requests from party lawmakers, including the reformist group “Alternative and Future,” to convene a general meeting.

During the assembly, the appointment of new floor vice leaders—including Kim Seungsoo as Senior Deputy Floor Leader for Operations and Kim Mi-ae as Senior Deputy Floor Leader for Policy—will be put forward for confirmation. In addition, lawmakers will share the details of the bipartisan agreement announced earlier that day regarding a parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission situation. Further discussions are expected on key issues such as pursuing a special prosecutor for the Election Commission incident and negotiations regarding the formation of the National Assembly for the second half of the current session.

In particular, heated debate is expected over whether the party should officially demand a re-election in response to the “shortage of ballot papers” during the June 3 local elections, as lawmakers hold differing views. A fierce discussion is anticipated regarding Jang’s push for a “full re-election.”

Additionally, there is expected to be intense debate over public demands from some within the party—including Han Donghoon’s faction and younger lawmakers—that Jang should take responsibility for the local election defeat and clarify his position. Some speculate that lawmakers aligned with Han may also raise the issue of Han Donghoon, who was elected as an independent in the Busan Buk-gap by-election, returning to the party.

A party insider commented, “Since this is the first general assembly since the end of the local elections and the appointment of the new floor leader, it will likely serve as a venue for a broad discussion of current issues without restrictions on the agenda.”

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