On October 8, Kim Yong-tae, a lawmaker from South Korea's People Power Party, publicly criticized the leadership of Jang Dong-hyuk, stating that it follows the pattern set by former President Yoon Suk-yeol, whom he refers to as "Yoon again." Kim expressed his lack of faith in entrusting the party's leadership to such a figure, pointing out the historical context of Yoon’s past actions, which included a controversial declaration of an unlawful martial law. He highlighted that simply changing the party's name would not convince the public to view the party differently if similar problematic figures remain involved.

Kim also addressed concerns over the admission of far-right YouTuber Go Seong-guk into the party, who has been involved in controversies regarding the portrayal of former dictators within the party's headquarters. This situation has raised questions about the party's direction and its identity under the current leadership. He framed Yoon's actions as having a detrimental effect on the party and warned that repeating such patterns would only continue to alienate potential supporters.

Emphasizing the need for a more constitutional and conservative approach, Kim made it clear that the party should not be constrained by past affiliations with controversial figures. His remarks suggest a call for a reevaluation of leadership and values within the People Power Party, which he believes should align more closely with the principles of the constitution and the broader public sentiment. His insistence on the necessity for change reflects ongoing tensions within the party regarding its future direction and leadership dynamics.