Han Dong-hoon, a former leader of the People Power Party, stated that regarding the opening of his campaign office in Busan on May 10, he has asked lawmakers who expressed their intention to attend to "send their hearts from afar this time."
Running as an independent candidate for the Busan North Gap seat in the June 3 local elections, Han made these comments during an appearance on MBC Radio's "Kim Jong-bae's Focus" on the morning of May 8. When asked if it would be awkward since the People Power Party's Park Min-sik is also holding an opening ceremony on the same day, he replied, "I want to make it a festive occasion for local residents rather than a display of central political power struggles unrelated to the region."
Earlier, lawmakers Han Ji-a and Jin Jong-o expressed their intention to attend Han's opening ceremony. In response, Han noted, "There are many lawmakers who plan to come, not just Han Ji-a and Jin Jong-o," and emphasized that he wants to enjoy the event with local residents this time.
Meanwhile, Park's opening ceremony is expected to be attended by party leaders, including Jang Dong-hyuk and Song Eon-seok. Regarding this, Han remarked, "The Jang Dong-hyuk faction is showing a stance that they will block Han Dong-hoon even if the Democratic Party takes over here," calling it "very strange politics."
On the appointment of Jeong Hyung-geun as his campaign chair, Han clarified, "He is not the one to determine the direction of my election campaign," adding, "This shows that former lawmaker Jeong, who has a strong conservative inclination, agrees with my vision for conservative reconstruction. This election is about electing me, not about the campaign chair."
Finally, Han expressed his intention to return to the party, stating, "When I was unjustly expelled, my first words were, 'I will definitely return.' I will return to change the party, conservatism, and South Korea."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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