The People Power Party reached a consensus on August 21 that the local committee chairs should be elected by the committee operating committee as per usual practice, ahead of the expiration of their terms at the end of the month. This stance contrasts with Jang Dong-hyuk's proposal to have the committee chairs resign en masse and be re-elected through a member vote. Jung Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, plans to convey the opinions of the lawmakers to the party's leadership.
The People Power Party held a general meeting of lawmakers on this day, following a similar meeting the previous day, where this conclusion was drawn. After the meeting, Chief Spokesperson Choi Soo-jin told reporters, "The floor leader will communicate the preference for re-election by the operating committee to the leadership."
He added, "While the intention to elect committee chairs through member choice is commendable, the party is currently in a state of confusion, and such a vote could further divide the members. This conclusion was reached because now is the time to unite against the Democratic Party and focus on internal cohesion."
The re-election of committee chairs through the operating committee is permissible under the party's constitution and regulations, and a majority of lawmakers agreed that it should be done according to established practices. According to Article 27 of the People Power Party's local organization operation regulations, committee chairs can be elected either by all party members or responsible party members, or the operating committee can re-elect the current chair. Other methods determined by the leadership are also allowed.
However, the opinions gathered during the meeting do not have binding authority. The final decision on the matter rests with the leadership. The leadership had presented related agenda items at the previous meeting but decided to postpone action to deliberate on the opinions of its members. The leadership is expected to hold a meeting on August 24 to reach a conclusion.
Meanwhile, about 60 of the 109 lawmakers attended the general meeting, with approximately 50 remaining by the end. Jang was absent due to a scheduled health check.
The People Power Party held a general meeting of lawmakers on this day, following a similar meeting the previous day, where this conclusion was drawn. After the meeting, Chief Spokesperson Choi Soo-jin told reporters, "The floor leader will communicate the preference for re-election by the operating committee to the leadership."
He added, "While the intention to elect committee chairs through member choice is commendable, the party is currently in a state of confusion, and such a vote could further divide the members. This conclusion was reached because now is the time to unite against the Democratic Party and focus on internal cohesion."
The re-election of committee chairs through the operating committee is permissible under the party's constitution and regulations, and a majority of lawmakers agreed that it should be done according to established practices. According to Article 27 of the People Power Party's local organization operation regulations, committee chairs can be elected either by all party members or responsible party members, or the operating committee can re-elect the current chair. Other methods determined by the leadership are also allowed.
However, the opinions gathered during the meeting do not have binding authority. The final decision on the matter rests with the leadership. The leadership had presented related agenda items at the previous meeting but decided to postpone action to deliberate on the opinions of its members. The leadership is expected to hold a meeting on August 24 to reach a conclusion.
Meanwhile, about 60 of the 109 lawmakers attended the general meeting, with approximately 50 remaining by the end. Jang was absent due to a scheduled health check.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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