Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

PPP leader claims public is concerned about Lee's 'hasty' push to retake Opcon from Washington

The main opposition party leader on Friday claimed that the public is concerned about President Lee Jae Myung's “hasty” push to retake wartime operational control (Opcon) of troops from Washington, calling for adjustments in his security policy.

2026-05-08

Main opposition party falls further into disarray as elections near

The PPP appears to be drifting deeper into turmoil ahead of the June 3 local elections as it still grapples with falling public support over the aftermath of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid.

2026-03-13

PPP to change name after June 3 local elections

The People Power Party (PPP) may soon adopt a new name, but only after the June 3 local elections.

2026-02-22

Down with the ship

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok rejected calls to sever ties with former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday.

2026-02-22

Bipartisan luncheon at Blue House called off after PPP chief abruptly cancels

Hopes of bipartisan cooperation faded as a New Year’s luncheon meeting scheduled for Thursday between President Lee Jae Myung, Democratic Party (DP) leader Jung Chung-rae and People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok fell through.

2026-02-12

President's luncheon with rival party chiefs called off as PPP leader protests over legislation

President Lee Jae Myung's planned luncheon with the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties on Thursday was called off as the chief of the main opposition People Power Party decided not to attend it at the last minute.

2026-02-12

PPP leader declines luncheon invitation with president, DP leader

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok said no to a luncheon with the president and the Democratic Party (DP) leader, just an hour before it was set to take place at noon on Thursday

2026-02-12

PPP leader calls for special counsel probes into allegations involving DP, Lee

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok on Wednesday called for the launch of separate special counsel probes into the Unification Church's alleged ties with Democratic Party lawmakers and bribery allegations linked to the party's nominations.

2026-02-04

PPP leader resumes official activities after hunger strike

People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok visited an agricultural retail outlet on Wednesday in his first public appearance after ending a weeklong hunger strike.

2026-01-28

Ex-President Park Geun-hye visits PPP leader on hunger strike

Former President Park Geun-hye visited conservative People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok, who was on a hunger strike, and urged him to stop. Jang then ended the protest after consuming only water and salt for eight days.

2026-01-22