People Power Party leadership: Jang Dong-hyuk has not offered resignation
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The ruling People Power Party leadership stated that party leader Jang Dong-hyuk has not expressed any intention to resign.
- They emphasized that discussions about his position are not currently warranted according to party regulations.
- The party is currently focusing its efforts on the election commission-related issues.
The leadership of South Korea's People Power Party has dismissed speculation regarding party leader Jang Dong-hyuk's potential resignation. On May 14, senior party officials clarified that Jang has not indicated any intention to step down.
Choi Bo-yoon, the senior spokesperson, told reporters that discussions about Jang's future are premature. According to the party's constitution and bylaws, the Supreme Council, comprising five elected members, would be dissolved and transition to an emergency committee only if four members resign. As this condition has not been met, Jang's position is not currently under review.
Jang has not expressed any intention to resign regarding his position.
The party is directing its full attention to issues concerning the Central Election Commission. Jang has been actively vocal on these matters, and many lawmakers have visited the Olympic Park to hear his views. Other members are reportedly preparing for a special prosecutor's bill or engaging in a parliamentary inquiry. Choi added that if the party continues to show disunity and fails to meet public expectations, it will be unable to fulfill its role.
It is not at the stage where we need to discuss it.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.