Jang Donghyuk: "Party Members to Directly Participate in Election of City and Provincial Party Chairpersons"

First Anniversary Press Conference

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, announced on August 26 that "I will further expand party member sovereignty by ensuring that party members directly participate in the election of city/provincial party chairpersons and party committee chairpersons." He also stated that evaluation systems for elected officials, such as lawmakers, would be overhauled to better align with conservative values.

At a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration held at the central party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on the same day, Jang declared, "I will strongly push for 'reform from within' to make the People Power Party a strong party," and unveiled the 'People Power Party 2.0: Four Major Innovation Projects.'

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is holding a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration as party leader at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on August 26, 2026. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

Emphasizing party member sovereignty, Jang also pledged to introduce direct election of city/provincial party chairpersons and party committee chairpersons by party members, as well as promises such as mobile membership cards, segmentation of the party membership system, improved assessment indicators for the inspection of party affairs, and a systematic education system for members. To revise the party platform and regulations, he announced plans to promote a 'Party Member Sovereignty 2.0 Committee'. In the Q&A session, Jang added, "We will seek a reasonable standard regarding the timing, speed, and methods of introducing direct elections for party committee chairpersons."

With initiatives such as "Livelihood Party 2.0," he also pledged to establish the "Livelihood Power PLA Committee." He stated, "We will build a systematic policy management system covering patrol (on-site inspection), legislation, and aftercare so that the party can take the lead on issues in each sector, including the economy, diplomacy, security, youth, and the future."

Under "Communication Party 2.0," which aims to strengthen communication, Jang committed to regularizing expanded party official meetings. He said, "We will also revamp the party platform and key policy directions." Jang further stated, "We will intensify efforts to unite all conservative forces," and announced plans to establish a "Conservative Identity Establishment Committee." He also pledged to build a new evaluation system for lawmakers, metropolitan and municipal leaders, basic local government heads, and local assembly members.

Jang added, "If the past year was a time to revive a collapsed party and unite scattered conservatives, the time from now will be dedicated to laying a strong foundation for victory." He emphasized, "Based on this united party spirit, we will reach out to the broader public."

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