On October 20, a South Korean court ruled to suspend the disciplinary action taken against former Liberty Korea Party member Kim Jong-hyuk, which was initiated by the party's ethics committee. This ruling follows a similar decision made for another party member, Baek Hyun-jin, indicating a potential crisis of leadership under Jang Dong-hyuk. Kim criticized the leadership's use of internal disciplinary measures as tools for political purging, calling for the immediate resignation of key party officials, including the chairman of the ethics committee.

During a press conference following the court's decision, Kim expressed his dismay over the current state of the Liberty Korea Party, suggesting that it has become disconnected from public sentiment and is now operating as a 'Galapagos' party, indicative of isolation and stagnation. He attributed recent controversies, particularly regarding party nominations, to the poor management practices under Jang's leadership, urging for a public apology from the leadership to the constituents and party members.

This situation highlights significant internal strife within the Liberty Korea Party, where internal disagreements and disputes have led to legal challenges and public conflicts among its members. The discourse around accountability and effectiveness reveals deeper challenges facing conservative politics in South Korea and raises questions about the party's future direction, particularly in upcoming elections.