Jang Dong-hyeok Misses Plenary Session Due to Hospitalization Following Hunger Strike; Meeting with Han Dong-hoon Fails to Materialize

[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Anchor: Joo Young-jin
■ Guests: Seong Han-yong, Senior Reporter at The Hankyoreh; Heo Min, Senior Reporter at Munhwa Ilbo
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● Supreme Council Clashes Again Over 'Resignation' ~ ● 'Jang Dong-hyeok Resignation' Divides General Meeting

Seong Han-yong / Senior Reporter, The Hankyoreh
"It seems difficult for People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers to exercise leadership... They appear to be gauging the sentiment of the party base."
"It might be worth holding a vote of confidence for Jang Dong-hyeok at the PPP general meeting; the current situation is frustrating."
"The rise in PPP approval ratings is also due to the Oh Se-hoon and Han Dong-hoon effects."
"Ahead of the general election, it is likely to move toward a 'conservative reconstruction' through a pan-conservative coalition."
"Sound criticism from conservatives is being dismissed as 'Jang Dong-hyeok vending machine' rhetoric."

Heo Min / Senior Reporter, Munhwa Ilbo
"Calls for the resignation of Jang Dong-hyeok's leadership have effectively been put on hold; it is expected to be maintained at least until the autumn."
"Ten people spoke at the closed-door PPP general meeting; five of them demanded a resignation."
"Jang Dong-hyeok's resignation would signify the return of Han Dong-hoon to the party."
"If Han Dong-hoon returns and becomes party leader, it could lead to 'non-Han faction purges' in the nomination process."
"The rise in PPP approval ratings is due to an increase in support from those in their 20s and 30s following National Election Commission issues."
"If the situation regarding the resignation worsens, Jang Dong-hyeok is likely to decide on a vote by all party members."

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