Jang Dong-hyeok: "Investigation into Han Dong-hoon's 'Party Board' Case Ongoing... Inappropriate to Even Mention Reinstatement"

Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the People Power Party, once again drew the line regarding independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon's reinstatement to the party, citing the ongoing police investigation into the so-called "party member bulletin board" scandal.

Appearing on the YouTube channel Newdaily TV early today (September 25), Jang responded, "Until the issue of the party member bulletin board, which is currently under investigation, is resolved, it is inappropriate to even mention the issue of reinstatement itself."

The "party member bulletin board" scandal refers to allegations that posts slandering former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, along with several People Power Party lawmakers, were written on the party's website bulletin board under the names of then-party leader Han Dong-hoon and his family members.

The controversy surfaced in November 2024 when a system error on the People Power Party's bulletin board briefly exposed the real names of the authors.

Police have since been conducting an investigation after a civic group filed a complaint.

Regarding the bulletin board scandal, Jang said, "This is not simply a matter of a party bulletin board. It is tied to the fate of the conservative party," adding, "It is related to every phase in which the conservative party has been torn apart, the previous administration lost its momentum in state affairs, and we ultimately had no choice but to face such a tragic outcome."

He added, "I believe that Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon's behavior has not changed much even now that he has become a lawmaker."

Regarding the context behind internal criticisms of his leadership, Jang said, "They question whether it is possible when we must win the by-elections (next April) and the general election (the year after next). In the end, I think all criticisms against the party leader are focused on elections," adding, "That is why I am currently paying no attention to such internal party criticisms, issues, or problems."

He continued, "I am making efforts to move toward a policy-driven party that can be recognized as competent, focusing on public livelihood issues to produce results and deliver a sense of political efficacy."
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