Jang on Kang Hoonshik's Resignation: "True Responsibility Lies with the Gyeonggi-Seongnam Line, Especially Hyunji"

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, commented on September 21 regarding Kang Hunshik's resignation as Chief Presidential Secretary, stating, "Aren't those who truly need to take responsibility the so-called Gyeonggi-Seongnam group, which is said to wield influence over the Blue House? The situation has long passed the point where simply replacing the chief secretary will suffice. Both the cabinet and the Blue House must undergo a comprehensive reshuffle."

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is delivering a speech at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on September 21, 2026. Photo by Dongju Yoon

Through his social networking service (SNS) account in the afternoon, Jang said, "Kang has stated that he is resigning in order to take 'comprehensive responsibility.' In a situation where even the president is not taking any responsibility, at least Kang's attitude is commendable," he remarked.

However, Jang remarked on the so-called "Gyeonggi-Seongnam group," known as the core inner circle of President Lee Jaemyung, saying, "Is this crisis something that should end with just the chief secretary shouldering responsibility? Is it that Secretary Hyunji Kim (Chief Secretary for Aides), rather than Hunshik, actually holds greater influence?" He emphasized, "The person who must ultimately take comprehensive responsibility is President Lee Jaemyung."

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