Controversial Remarks Put Pro-Han Faction in Tight Spot as Disciplinary Action Looms

A controversy over remarks made by two lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party has reignited internal party conflict, particularly targeting a faction aligned with former party leader Han Dong-hoon. The party leadership has declared that "stern measures are necessary" and is pushing for disciplinary action against Reps. Seo Bum-soo and Jin Jong-oh.

The lawmakers' controversial statements, described as "absurd," have put the pro-Han faction in a difficult position. The party's leadership, including interim leader Jang Dong-hyuk, has indicated a unified stance on the need for disciplinary proceedings. "We all agreed on the seriousness of their words and actions and that stern disciplinary measures are needed," said Choi Bo-yoon, the party's senior spokesperson, on June 6. She added that the consensus was that disciplinary action through the ethics committee, rather than탈당 (leaving the party), would be the appropriate route.

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We all agreed on the seriousness of their words and actions and that stern disciplinary measures are needed.

However, the pro-Han faction has pushed back, criticizing the disciplinary process and questioning its fairness. They argue that disciplinary actions by the party leadership are becoming a "public spectacle." The party's ethics committee is scheduled to meet on June 7 to discuss the disciplinary measures for Seo and Jin. The internal strife highlights the ongoing power struggle within the People Power Party as it navigates internal divisions and prepares for future political challenges.

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Disciplinary actions by the party leadership are becoming a public spectacle.