[‘The reappointment issue of Jeong Jeom-sik, the head of the policy committee of the People Power Party, has emerged as the biggest issue referred to as the “Han Dong-hoon faction.” A subtle conflict trend is sensed between the pro-Han and anti-Han factions.’,
, “On the side of Han Dong-hoon’s faction, it is currently being considered that the existing party officials have all resigned, and they are in the process of sketching out the blueprint for a new leadership lineup. A key figure in the party stated on the 28th, ‘Considering that the election of Mr. Han represents a change in the voices of the party members and the public, it is necessary to make appointments from a blank slate.’ In 2021, when Lee Jun-seok was elected, right after Kim Ki-hyun became the party’s leader, the policy committee chairmanship was changed to Kim Do-eup and Park Dae-chul, respectively.” ,
, ‘However, the anti-Han faction has a different perspective. Some within this faction question, “What justification is there for replacing Chairman Jeong, who enjoys the trust of President Yoon Seok-yeol, which is crucial for inter-party cooperation?’ There is also an argument that since the term of the policy committee chairman is one year, it is unreasonable to consider Chairman Jeong’s resignation, who was appointed in May of last year, as a given. Chairman Jeong himself recently mentioned to those around him that his term is one year.’,
, ‘The subtle sparks of tension have spread to supporters of the ruling party as well. Some of Han’s supporters left comments on Chairman Jeong’s Facebook page urging him to resign, such as “Why are you ignoring the party’s internal matters?” and “Are you trying to persist while holding onto the Yoon faction?”‘,
, ‘Similar criticism comments were also posted on the Facebook page of Choo Kyung-ho, the party’s floor leader. Chairman Jeong changed his Facebook account to private on that day. An anti-Han faction member remarked, “The fan-driven ‘coordinate marking’ attack is becoming like the Democratic Party of Korea.”‘,
, ‘In the political circles, this is seen as an extension of the power struggle within the ruling party. Depending on Chairman Jeong’s decision, the composition of the ruling party’s supreme council of nine members will be determined by whether the majority falls among the pro-Han or anti-Han factions. Currently, Choo, as the floor leader, and three other top council members, Kim Jae-won, Kim Min-jeon, and In Yo-han, are categorized as pro-Han faction members.’,
, ‘From Han’s perspective, securing a pro-Han faction chairman would enable them to secure a majority with Jang Dong-hyuk, Jin Jong-oh, and the soon-to-be appointed named officials. A ruling party official observed, “If Chairman Jeong is reappointed, with the pro-Han faction having five members and the anti-Han faction having four members, the future direction of Han’s leadership may not be easily accepted.”‘,
, ‘The appointment of the policy committee chairman requires the recommendation of the party leader and consultation with the floor leader, followed by approval at the parliamentary members’ meeting. During this process, there may be open opposition from the anti-Han faction. A ruling party official stated, “Given the relationship between Han and President Yoon, as well as policy continuity, Han will consider not just appointing personnel with a strong pro-Han inclination, but also those with a lighter faction color for the policy committee chairmanship.”‘,
◆Tomorrow, at the National Assembly’s Defense Committee, an urgent agenda questioning the TMON-WEMAKEPAY delay issue, ‘=On the 30th, the National Assembly’s Defense Committee will hold an urgent agenda questioning regarding the delayed settlement of payments between TMON and WEMAKEPAY. The decision was made following a request from Han Dong-hoon to Yoon Han-hong, Chairman of the Defense Committee, and subsequent discussions between the ruling and opposition party officials. Some in the ruling party evaluate this as the first official public service act by Han since taking office.’]