On the 13th, the central ethics committee of the People's Power Party imposed a 'one-year suspension of party membership' on lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin, a key ally of former leader Han Dong-hoon. This decision follows the expulsion of Han and the proposed resignation of former Supreme Committee member Kim Jong-hyuk, marking a notable moment of tension within the party. Bae has publicly criticized the current leadership under Jang Dong-hyuk, accusing them of making a cowardly and cunning move by usurping the nomination rights for Seoul, further deepening internal party conflicts surrounding the nomination process.

The ethics committee's decision comes amid controversy over Bae's past actions, notably a situation involving the posting of a child's photo during a dispute with a private citizen on social media. The committee stated that this act constituted a serious violation of minors' rights and potential emotional abuse, noting that Bae had not taken any subsequent corrective actions following the controversy. Bae's failure to address the situation, alongside the gravity of the accusation, led to the severe disciplinary action taken against her, raising concerns about her leadership and integrity within the party.

Furthermore, Bae's past inflammatory comments regarding Kim Geon-hee, the spouse of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, were also highlighted, seen as excessively aggressive and suggesting a hostile attitude toward the former First Lady. Despite these incidents, Bae received a lighter warning for those remarks, indicating a disparity in handling intra-party disciplinary actions. As the intra-party conflict escalates, Bae's suspension could have significant implications for the upcoming elections and the party's overall unity in Seoul.