Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, emphasized on August 12 that he will reflect the opinions of party members as much as possible in the appointment process for party committee chairs. He stated, "I will not operate in a way that automatically extends terms after they expire."
During an appearance on the YouTube program "Lee Dong-jae's News Cabinet," Jang said, "My basic thought is to receive applications and appoint new party committee chairs according to party rules and regulations."
He pointed out that, "When we are not in crisis, we waste time on internal conflicts, and when we should be fighting against the government and the ruling party, we waste a lot of time and energy fighting among ourselves." He added, "I said that anyone who does not fight should take off their badge when I became party leader. I have tried, but things have not changed significantly yet."
Jang warned, "If party committee chairs who have not fought hard run in the general elections, we will inevitably lose." He stressed the need to identify and appoint capable individuals as party committee chairs to strengthen the organization and unite for the fight ahead.
Regarding a recent petition led by a party member calling for his resignation, Jang remarked, "We have reached a point where it is quite pitiful. This discussion about my position will continue to arise whenever there is an opportunity. Ultimately, it is all related to 'my nomination.'"
He firmly stated that he is not considering reappointment or a party convention during his term, despite ongoing controversies regarding his position. Jang said, "I am focused on reforming the party and doing what I can during my term. I believe it is time to properly reform and change the party. I will stabilize the party and transform it into a fighting party where 80% of the members are engaged in the struggle until we achieve complete change through internal reform."
Jang also criticized the recent policies of the Lee Jae-myung administration regarding real estate, taxation, and the stock market. He noted that despite President Lee's campaign promises to reduce taxes, increase supply, and ease real estate loan regulations, these commitments have not been fulfilled.
He stated, "Even after taking office, the president has repeatedly said he would not control housing prices with taxes, but he is going in the opposite direction." He added, "And the public is facing a tax bomb after he sold his house without losing a penny, using tricks that are unimaginable to the people."
Jang raised two points that further anger the public: "He must have decided after reviewing the tax reform plan, yet he speaks as if he has not seen it at all," and "When taxes change, he will inevitably be criticized, but he seems to think that if he just lowers his posture and waits a little, everything will be fine."
Additionally, Jang reiterated the need for a national investigation and special prosecution into the decision-making process regarding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
During an appearance on the YouTube program "Lee Dong-jae's News Cabinet," Jang said, "My basic thought is to receive applications and appoint new party committee chairs according to party rules and regulations."
He pointed out that, "When we are not in crisis, we waste time on internal conflicts, and when we should be fighting against the government and the ruling party, we waste a lot of time and energy fighting among ourselves." He added, "I said that anyone who does not fight should take off their badge when I became party leader. I have tried, but things have not changed significantly yet."
Jang warned, "If party committee chairs who have not fought hard run in the general elections, we will inevitably lose." He stressed the need to identify and appoint capable individuals as party committee chairs to strengthen the organization and unite for the fight ahead.
Regarding a recent petition led by a party member calling for his resignation, Jang remarked, "We have reached a point where it is quite pitiful. This discussion about my position will continue to arise whenever there is an opportunity. Ultimately, it is all related to 'my nomination.'"
He firmly stated that he is not considering reappointment or a party convention during his term, despite ongoing controversies regarding his position. Jang said, "I am focused on reforming the party and doing what I can during my term. I believe it is time to properly reform and change the party. I will stabilize the party and transform it into a fighting party where 80% of the members are engaged in the struggle until we achieve complete change through internal reform."
Jang also criticized the recent policies of the Lee Jae-myung administration regarding real estate, taxation, and the stock market. He noted that despite President Lee's campaign promises to reduce taxes, increase supply, and ease real estate loan regulations, these commitments have not been fulfilled.
He stated, "Even after taking office, the president has repeatedly said he would not control housing prices with taxes, but he is going in the opposite direction." He added, "And the public is facing a tax bomb after he sold his house without losing a penny, using tricks that are unimaginable to the people."
Jang raised two points that further anger the public: "He must have decided after reviewing the tax reform plan, yet he speaks as if he has not seen it at all," and "When taxes change, he will inevitably be criticized, but he seems to think that if he just lowers his posture and waits a little, everything will be fine."
Additionally, Jang reiterated the need for a national investigation and special prosecution into the decision-making process regarding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
* This article has been translated by AI.
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