The power struggle within the main opposition party in South Korea, the People Power Party, regarding the appointment of a special inspector has escalated into a showdown between party leader Han Dong-hoon and President Yoon Suk-yeol. The clash between the two leaders is unusual, with Han presenting proposals only to be immediately rebutted by the party floor leader, Choo Kyung-ho. Observers speculate that President Yoon is leveraging the floor leader Choo to protect Kim Gun-hee, a key figure, and to pressure Han Dong-hoon.
Choo’s recent statements about the appointment process for a special inspector highlighted the internal divisions within the party and indicate the influence of interactions with the presidential office. The unresolved issue is closely tied to the fate of Kim Gun-hee, and party members are calling for decisive action from the presidential office. While there is a split between factions, there is a consensus that addressing the issue of Kim Gun-hee is crucial for the party’s future.
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By YJ Seo and LJ Lee
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