In a recent statement, Han Dong-hoon, the former leader of South Korea's People Power Party, addressed rumors surrounding the potential candidacy of Lee Jin-sook, a former chair of the Korea Communications Commission, for an upcoming congressional by-election. Commenting on Lee's exclusion from the party's nomination for the Daegu mayoral race, Han expressed his concerns about the party's direction. He noted that sending a candidate like Lee, who has already been cut off from the party's nomination processes, would lead the public to perceive the party as being overly self-serving and uninterested in its reputation with voters.

During an appearance on YTN radio, Han responded to questions regarding Lee's potential campaign, stating that it would be contradictory to back someone who was previously rejected for a party nomination. He warned that promoting such candidates could reinforce a public perception that the party is focused solely on its own interests, rather than the welfare of the Korean electorate. Furthermore, he expressed frustration over the current political dynamics and the possible implications for the party's integrity and future electoral prospects.

Han also criticized the recent approval by the National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, of an investigation into the alleged manipulation of indictments during President Yoon Seok-youl's administration, labeling it a crime. He claimed that the allegations regarding substantial funds being diverted to North Korea on behalf of Lee Jae-myung, the former governor of Gyeonggi Province, were based on clear judicial findings. As the pending investigation unfolds, Han has positioned himself as a potential witness, aiming to engage directly in the political discourse surrounding these significant allegations, questioning the accountability within the Korean political system.