Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Jang Dong-hyuk's 'rejection of Yoon' met with silence at the party meeting... "It has become a hibernating party"

Despite declining approval ratings and discontent within the People Power Party, influential members remain silent, leading to an atmosphere of despair regarding the party's direction.

The People Power Party in South Korea is facing declining support, particularly as it struggles to distance itself from former President Yoon Seok-youl. This internal conflict has not prompted any significant discussion or action within the party, leading to criticism from seasoned politicians who express frustration over the status quo. On a recent radio interview, Representative Park Jeong-ha likened the party's inactivity to a bear entering hibernation, reflecting a sentiment that the party has become stagnant or even dormant.

During a general meeting among party legislators, expectations for constructive dialogue were dashed when discussions fell silent, with only about thirty members remaining toward the end of the session. Representative Park pointed out that many members might feel despondent and chose to leave rather than speak up, a situation that highlights a lack of unity and action in confronting internal issues. Another legislator, Han Ji-ah, echoed these sentiments during a separate radio appearance, criticizing the older members for their silence and asserting that it was counterproductive to the party's needs.

Calls for unity among party members continue, but the criticism of maintaining silence rather than addressing conflicts raises questions about the party’s direction and leadership under Jang Dong-hyuk. With suggestions that members prefer to avoid dissenting voices to maintain a façade of harmony, the dynamics within the People Power Party could lead to further disconnection from the electorate if changes are not made soon. This ongoing struggle within the party encapsulates a broader narrative of governance challenges in South Korea as public demands for accountability rise.

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