Jeon Han-gil, a former history teacher and noted figure within the extreme right in South Korea, has publicly stated that the People Power Party (PPP) should refrain from nominating a candidate in the forthcoming congressional by-election for Pyeongtaek. His remarks came during a live broadcast on YouTube where he expressed that since Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Free and Innovative Party, has already announced his candidacy, it would lead to unnecessary conflicts among conservative factions if the PPP decided to also field a candidate. Hwang declared his intention to run on January 12, but as of now, the PPP has not finalized their candidate.

Jeon's demand for the PPP not to run anyone is seen as a move to support Hwang, who has been embroiled in controversies involving claims of election fraud and has actively defended former President Yoon Seok-yeol. This stance aligns with Jeon's previous criticisms towards the PPP for not taking a stronger stand against supposed electoral irregularities. His comments reflect an ongoing debate within South Korea's conservative parties as they grapple with internal dissent and efforts to maintain unity ahead of the elections.

As a known activist and supporter of Hwang's Free and Innovative Party, Jeon also pointed out that the PPP has 107 sitting members of the National Assembly, suggesting that their manifold presence is redundant in the face of an aspirant from a smaller party like Hwang's. He emphasized that rather than competing, the PPP should assist Hwang’s initiative to gain representation in the assembly, indicating a strategic rethinking of alliances within South Korea’s political landscape.