People Power Party leader faces resignation calls over 'false visit' scandal

The People Power Party is embroiled in internal strife as leader Jang Dong-hyuk faces mounting pressure to resign. The controversy stems from allegations that Jang misrepresented his diplomatic engagements during a recent trip to the United States, leading to a "false visit" scandal that has shaken the party just weeks before crucial local elections.

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Stepping down when the situation is not good is not the behavior of a responsible politician.

Critics point to discrepancies in the titles of the U.S. officials Jang claimed to have met. While Jang asserted he met with a deputy assistant secretary, the U.S. State Department identified the official as Gavin Wax, a Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy. Further reports indicated he met with a "deputy assistant secretary-level" official, who turned out to be a "senior deputy assistant secretary."

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Excessive internal criticism of the party leader and leadership is crossing the line.

Jang has vehemently denied the accusations, framing the calls for his resignation as an attempt to destabilize the party leadership. He stated on Facebook that stepping down under difficult circumstances would not be the act of a responsible politician. His allies have rallied in his defense, with Supreme Council member Kim Min-soo condemning the media's intense scrutiny as "media violence."

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The relentless criticism and mockery of Jang Dong-hyuk have gone too far; it is nothing but media violence.

Despite the internal turmoil, Jang has indicated his intention to focus on confronting the opposition party rather than engaging in public events over the weekend. However, the ongoing controversy casts a shadow over the party's preparations for the upcoming local elections, raising questions about its leadership's stability and credibility.

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The title of the official I met was clearly deputy assistant secretary or higher.