Han Dong-hoon, Independent Lawmaker [Photo=Yonhap News]
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon reiterated his intention to rejoin the People Power Party on July 3, stating that there are "various ways to come back" under the leadership of Jang Dong-hyuk.
In an appearance on the Busan Ilbo YouTube channel, Han said, "There is an agreement to win the 2028 general election and the 2030 presidential election," adding, "Ultimately, we (the People Power Party and I) will be together."
He emphasized, "Many people already think they should be with me," and noted, "I promised to return from the first day I was unjustly expelled, and I ran for office on that promise."
Regarding the 'disciplinary politics' aimed at pro-Han faction lawmakers within the People Power Party, he described it as "grotesque," suggesting that some are trying to create a narrative of conflict with him to secure their positions. He stated, "I will not engage with that. I will refrain from commenting on it."
Han also predicted that if the current leadership steps down and the conservative party takes its first steps toward rebuilding, support rates could rise by 10 percentage points. He questioned whether the current leadership, including floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik, could ignore the situation without addressing it.
Meanwhile, the People Power Party's Ethics Committee plans to resume discussions on disciplinary actions on July 6, ahead of the June 3 local elections. Reports indicate that there have been hundreds of requests for disciplinary action against pro-Han faction members submitted to the committee during the local election process.
In an appearance on the Busan Ilbo YouTube channel, Han said, "There is an agreement to win the 2028 general election and the 2030 presidential election," adding, "Ultimately, we (the People Power Party and I) will be together."
He emphasized, "Many people already think they should be with me," and noted, "I promised to return from the first day I was unjustly expelled, and I ran for office on that promise."
Regarding the 'disciplinary politics' aimed at pro-Han faction lawmakers within the People Power Party, he described it as "grotesque," suggesting that some are trying to create a narrative of conflict with him to secure their positions. He stated, "I will not engage with that. I will refrain from commenting on it."
Han also predicted that if the current leadership steps down and the conservative party takes its first steps toward rebuilding, support rates could rise by 10 percentage points. He questioned whether the current leadership, including floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik, could ignore the situation without addressing it.
Meanwhile, the People Power Party's Ethics Committee plans to resume discussions on disciplinary actions on July 6, ahead of the June 3 local elections. Reports indicate that there have been hundreds of requests for disciplinary action against pro-Han faction members submitted to the committee during the local election process.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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