Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

PPP's internal turmoil deepens as party expels former leader Han Dong-hoon

The People Power Party (PPP)'s supreme council voted to expel former party leader Han Dong-hoon on Thursday, plunging Korea's main conservative opposition party into deeper internal turmoil with just 124 days remaining until the local elections.

2026-01-29

Former PPP chief Han apologizes for posts, but still rejects party's move to expel him

Han Dong-hoon apologized for his family's alleged posts disparaging former President Yoon, claiming retaliation and political fabrication. His apology could signal a strategic retreat amid escalating tensions within the PPP.

2026-01-18

PPP leader breaks record for longest filibuster speech

The leader of the People Power Party set a new record Tuesday for the longest filibuster speech as he delivered a marathon address to protest a ruling party-backed bill to establish a special tribunal.

2025-12-23

PPP chief slams start of Lee's presidency as '100 days of destruction'

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, sharply criticized President Lee Jae Myung’s first 100 days in office, saying the president has offered “no clear answers” about his vision for the country.

2025-09-11