"Thank You for the Invitation": Jang Donghyuk Leaves Group Chat After Han Donghoon's Greeting

Han Dong-hoon Invited to "Global Diplomatic and Security Forum" Group Chat
Jang Dong-hyuk Leaves Without a Word

When Han Dong-hoon, an independent member of the National Assembly, was invited to the group chat of the "National Assembly Global Diplomatic and Security Forum" led by Yoon Jae-ok of the People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, reportedly left the group chat immediately. The Global Diplomatic and Security Forum is a parliamentary research group that includes lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties.

Han Dong-hoon, an independent member of the National Assembly, is attending the "436th National Assembly (Extraordinary Session) 1st Plenary Session" held at the National Assembly main chamber in Yeouido, Seoul on June 5th, 2026, greeting members of the Innovation Party. Photo by Kang Jin Hyung

According to Yonhap News on June 30, Han joined the "Global Diplomatic and Security Forum" led by Yoon earlier that morning. This move was prompted by his assignment to the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee for the latter half of the parliamentary term.

According to the report, after Han was invited to the group Telegram chat with lawmakers from both parties that morning, he greeted the members with, "Thank you for the invitation! This is Han Dong-hoon." Jang, however, left the chat room without saying anything. It was reported, however, that Jang did not actually withdraw from the forum itself.

In response, political circles are interpreting this as Jang expressing discomfort with Han, whom he previously expelled, now seeking to expand his connections with People Power Party lawmakers.

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on June 29, 2026. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

Previously, in January, the People Power Party expelled Han due to the so-called "party members' bulletin board" controversy, and both sides have since been engaged in an intense internal conflict.

On June 26, Jang appeared on a YouTube channel and criticized Han, stating, "The person who was responsible for bringing the conservative party to this state is now talking about rebuilding conservatism and seeking to oust the party leader."

Meanwhile, Han has also joined the "Korea Future Innovation Forum," a parliamentary research group led mainly by former pro-Yoon lawmakers. In addition, Han, apparently keeping reinstatement in mind, has been actively participating in legislative initiatives and seminars led by People Power Party lawmakers, thereby increasing his communication with them.

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