People Power Party to review Jeong Jin-seok's re-entry today; party mobilizes for key by-elections

The People Power Party (PPP) faces a critical juncture today as its ethics committee convenes to deliberate on the 복당 (re-entry) of former presidential chief of staff Jeong Jin-seok. This decision carries significant weight, particularly as Jeong has officially declared his candidacy for a crucial by-election in Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang. The party's nomination committee's earlier decision to postpone his nomination, citing incomplete 복당 procedures, has created a complex situation that the ethics committee must now resolve.

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I know that former Secretary-General Jeong has registered as a candidate for the by-election (for Gongju, Buyeo, Cheongyang parliamentary seat). The ethics committee meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. today. We will have to see the results of the ethics committee.

Jeong Jin-seok himself has publicly stated his commitment to the party's reconstruction during this "emergency situation," signaling his intent to contribute to the conservative cause. However, the procedural hurdles suggest internal party dynamics and potential concerns regarding his past actions or affiliations. The outcome of the ethics committee's review will not only determine Jeong's immediate political future but also reflect the party's internal discipline and its approach to managing candidacies during sensitive by-election periods.

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Jeong's ethics committee procedure is ongoing, and an appeal has been filed, so the nomination review has been postponed.

Meanwhile, the PPP is also mobilizing its leadership for intensive campaigning in Busan and Daegu to bolster the election prospects of their respective mayoral candidates, Park Heong-joon and Choo Kyung-ho. This strategic deployment underscores the party's focus on key regional battles. Separately, the party has defended its nomination of Lee Jin-sook for a by-election in Dalseong-gun, Daegu, pushing back against characterizations that she is merely a proxy for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, emphasizing her own merits and contributions to the democratic cause.

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We are seeing an increase in approval ratings in Busan and Daegu. Although the approval ratings are not yet satisfactory, we believe both Park Heong-joon and Choo Kyung-ho are talented individuals.