Former Speaker Kim Hyeong-oo Calls for Chairman Jang Dong-hyeok's Resignation; Demands Han Dong-hoon Abandon Party Leadership Bid

Former National Assembly Speaker Kim Hyeong-oo urged People Power Party Chairman Jang Dong-hyeok to take responsibility for the election defeat and resign immediately on the 9th, while demanding that independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon abandon his bid for party leadership ahead of the next general election. In a post titled 'Jang Dong-hyeok and Han Dong-hoon Must Both Step Down,' former Speaker Kim stated that while he is not a party member, he is offering this candid criticism out of concern for conservative values.

Citing Chairman Jang's complete sweep in the Chungcheong provincial elections and the collapse of regional support, Kim called for his resignation, noting the internal sentiment that 'wherever Jang Dong-hyeok goes, the party loses.' regarding lawmaker Han, he criticized him for revealing political ambition during the last election, which caused internal conflict, and argued that being 'smart' is not enough, demanding that he halt his leadership challenge regardless of whether he joins the party.

He concluded by stating that both men, driven by the impatience and possessiveness that 'it must be me,' are limiting their own capacity, and that only by deciding to step down now will a path open for the party and the conservative movement.