Jang Donghyuk to Continue Inpatient Treatment... "No Review of Party Post Reshuffle"

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, who was recently hospitalized due to deteriorating health, has decided to postpone his return to party work and will continue to receive inpatient treatment for the time being.

Park Juntae, chief of staff to the party leader, met with reporters at the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 22nd and stated, "Although the party leader wishes to return to party work as soon as possible, based on the medical team's judgment that further inpatient treatment is necessary, he will not be discharged today."

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is attending the party caucus meeting held at the National Assembly on June 17, 2026. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

Previously, after concluding a Supreme Council meeting on June 18, Jang visited the emergency room of a hospital in Seoul and was admitted upon the recommendation of medical staff. Chief of Staff Park explained, "His physical strength has declined significantly, and according to the medical staff, his current condition is similar to or slightly worse than the test results from when he first visited the hospital following his hunger strike." Park added, "Therefore, the medical opinion was that additional tests and treatment are required."

Due to his health condition, Jang is reportedly allowing only limited visits. Park stated, "Floor Leader Jeong Jeomshik visited him the day after his hospitalization, and today, several lawmakers who attended the Supreme Council meeting, as well as others who completed their weekend schedules in their constituencies, visited him. We are asking for understanding, suggesting that communication be done by phone if possible, or that meetings take place after his recovery."

Regarding reports that Jang is pushing for a reorganization of party posts, Park clarified, "The party leader has not given the chief of staff any instructions to review the reorganization of party positions," adding, "Accordingly, I want to make it clear that we have not reviewed such matters at the working level."

On the timing of Jang's return to party work, Park said, "The party leader is insisting that he will return within this week, but we need to monitor the progress of his treatment a bit further." He also urged, "Please refrain from making political interpretations regarding the party leader's health condition and hospitalization."

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