Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, caused a stir when he rejected an invitation to a luncheon with President Lee Jae-myung and Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae, which was scheduled for the 12th. Until the day prior, Jang had expressed his intention to attend; however, during a party supreme council meeting, opposition from other party members led him to withdraw his attendance only one hour before the event. This sudden change left both the Democratic Party and observers surprised and frustrated by the apparent lack of communication and respect for the scheduled meeting.

In response to Jang's abrupt withdrawal, Jeong Cheong-rae criticized the act on social media, expressing astonishment at the rudeness of refusing an invitation at such short notice, particularly after Jang had initiated the request to meet. He called out the inconsistency in Jang's behavior and the implications of a lack of decorum for the People Power Party, a sentiment echoed by other representatives who lamented the missed opportunity for dialogue on pressing national issues.

The article poses questions about the real motivations behind Jang's decision and delves into broader topics, such as the recent sentencing of former Minister of the Interior and Safety, Lee Sang-min, to seven years in prison, and whether the ongoing tensions within the People Power Party, particularly regarding alliances before the local elections, are as resolved as claimed. The piece invites readers to reflect on the political dynamics at play and the implications on future cooperation between the parties.