Mar 11 β€’ 01:12 UTC πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

The Agitated Jeon Han-gil, Late-night Withdrawal from Party and Backtracking Incident 'Yoon Seok-youl's Legal Team Stopped Him'

Former ultra-right Korean language instructor Jeon Han-gil announced he abandoned his plan to leave the People Power Party following intervention from Yoon Seok-youl's legal team.

Jeon Han-gil, a former Korean language instructor with ultra-right leanings, revealed he had planned to hold a press conference to announce his departure from the People Power Party but retracted the plan shortly after due to requests from Yoon Seok-youl's legal team. Initially, Jeon intended to resign as a form of protest against the Party's recent statement opposing any demands for Yoon's political comeback. In the days leading up to this, Jeon had actively supported the party's leadership under Jang Dong-hyuk, advocating for the resolution of allegations regarding election fraud and continuity of Yoon's political spirit.

The abrupt decision reversal sent shockwaves, especially considering that Jeon had expressed frustration towards Jang, suggesting Yoon's presence was hindering the party's progress. He had even hinted at withdrawing his support during a late-night live broadcast before announcing his initial intendment of resignation. However, two hours later, the legal team's intervention led Jeon to cancel his resignation plans, indicating a significant influence Yoon's circle has within the party.

Despite his change of heart, Jeon gave no specific reasons for the legal team's intervention. The incident reflects ongoing tensions within the People Power Party as internal factions grapple with ideological differences, particularly around Yoon's potential political return. Some party members, like Kim Yong-tae, expressed happiness over Jeon's initial resignation plans and suggested that ultra-right figures should consider leaving to form their own political entity, highlighting the growing disconnect between the party's mainstream and its far-right fringe elements.

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