Senior members of the People Power Party are increasingly urging for conservative unity and calling for decisive action from party leader Jang Dong-hyuk.
During a press conference on November 15 in Seoul's Yeouido, five-term lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun urged Jang to make a decision for unity rather than exclusion, stating, "We cannot win with a divided conservative front. It is time for a decision." Yoon suggested that Jang should prioritize the party's future over factional interests and take the lead in opening the door to conservative unity.
After the conference, Yoon reiterated to reporters that the party must show a willingness to change in preparation for the upcoming general elections, emphasizing that Jang, who holds the key to this change, should play a leading role.
When asked about the possibility of a coalition with the opposition, Yoon acknowledged, "That is also an intention we have," adding that the party should aim to become a broad opposition rather than a strong one.
Four-term lawmaker Kim Tae-ho also supported the call for unity by proposing a three-way meeting among Jang, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, and independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon. Kim stated on his Facebook page, "These three should sit down to discuss policies that affect the lives of the people and open the path to unity," questioning whether the current divisions would allow them to effectively check the government and win the 2028 elections.
He further noted that Jang's emphasis on checking the government and Oh's call for internal consensus could gain strength through collaboration, suggesting that if they identify flaws in government policies and propose better alternatives, party members would recognize the need for cooperation.
Regarding Han's reinstatement to the party, Kim urged for discussions at the party level. He explained that his repeated suggestions for Han's return stem from a sense of urgency to end politics that pushes each other away in order to regain the public's trust in conservatism, stating, "We must discuss this responsibly according to the party's official procedures."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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