Jang Dong-hyuk: "Subtraction Politics Is Shooting at Our Own Side; Han Dong-hoon Was Expelled for Criminal Acts"

People Power Party Representative Jang Dong-hyuk responded to the backlash from pro-Han Dong-hoon lawmakers regarding the party's plan to discipline members for harmful activities, stating, "Those who are guilty are the ones coming out and asking, 'Why are you trying to discipline me?'"
Appearing on the NewDaily YouTube channel "Baechu Dosa's Dawn Delivery" today (July 10), Jang was asked about the possibility of the Ethics Committee disciplining party members such as Representative Cho Kyeong-tae. He replied, "I have never specifically mentioned who needs to be disciplined."
Regarding the view that his remarks were aimed at independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon and suggested a permanent ban on his return to the party, Jang said, "I stated that strict measures are needed for harmful activities, but I never said I would discipline any specific person." He added, "However, let me clarify one thing: Representative Han was expelled due to criminal acts, not for harmful activities."
He further added, "The party member bulletin board issue is a criminal act," and said, "I hope Representative Han reflects on the reason for his expulsion before criticizing."
Regarding internal criticism that some local council members colluded with the Democratic Party of Korea during the election of chairpersons after the launch of local councils, he said, "Can you call someone who helps the enemy in a war 'our side'?" He continued, "I do not believe we can win a war with a disorganized mob of soldiers."
Jang raised his voice, saying, "They tell us not to engage in 'subtraction politics,' but someone who shoots at our own side is the biggest minus." He added, "How can you make a secret deal with the Democratic Party to get a standing committee chair position just because you want it?"
Representative Jang also clearly reaffirmed his intention not to step down from his position as party leader.
Jang stated, "If the mission is to open an era of party member sovereignty and rebuild conservatism, I believe I must hold my ground and rebuild conservatism even if some lawmakers call for my resignation."
He emphasized, "If it is the people's mandate to restore the rule of law and constitutional order that were collapsed by the Lee Jae-myung administration, I thought I should follow it."
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