Mar 6 β€’ 02:31 UTC πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Will Jeon Hangil's 'Yoon Again' New Party Emerge? 'Last Year, Yoon Seok-yeol Opposed'

Former Korean history lecturer Jeon Hangil is contemplating the establishment of a new party called 'Yoon Again', which emphasizes anti-election fraud and disrupting existing political forces.

Jeon Hangil, a former history lecturer known for his far-right views, has indicated that he is considering the formation of a new political party dubbed 'Yoon Again'. This came to light when he responded to a member in his online cafe who urged support for former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn's party. Jeon shared that he was weighing four options, including supporting the current ruling party, backing another minor conservative party, or founding a new party. He also commenced a survey on his YouTube channel to gather opinions from his supporters regarding these options.

Jeon described the new party's notion as an initiative that rejects compromise, focusing on anti-election fraud and overhauling existing political entities. He suggested that his frustrations stem from the ruling People Power Party's refusal to actively engage in addressing these issues, which he deems essential. Throughout his political endeavors, he has maintained support for party leader Jang Je-won, who aims to uphold the spirit of Yoon Seok-yeol while investigating allegations of election fraud. Jeon has been publicly critical of Jang potentially severing ties with Yoon, indicating a desire for political autonomy.

Previously, Jeon contemplated launching the 'Yoon Again' party post Yoon Seok-yeol's impeachment by the Constitutional Court but refrained from pursuing it. He claimed that influential figures from Yoon's legal team had hinted at potential support for such a party, which Yoon reportedly opposed strongly at the time. In a recent live broadcast, Jeon revealed he had received a direct call from Yoon following his statements about founding the party, wherein Yoon expressed concern that such a move would misconstrue his intentions as a party member. Jeon's ongoing efforts illustrate a persistent desire among far-right factions in South Korea to regain political influence post-impeachment, underscoring the significant rifts within conservative politics.

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