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Retired lawmaker Hwang Woo-yea nominated as PPP's interim leader

The interim leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) named retired five-term lawmaker Hwang Woo-yea as the head of the party's emergency steering committee on Monday.

2024.4.29

People Power Party floor leader Yun Jae-ok speaks at a meeting of the party's lawmakers at the National Assembly on Tuesday morning. [YONHAP]

PPP floor leader knocks DP chief's economic proposals ahead of Yoon talks

Conservative People Power Party (PPP) floor leader Yun Jae-ok on Tuesday called on rival Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung to propose “more effective measures” to stimulate the economy in his upcoming talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024.4.23

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PPP interim leader-designate Han Dong-hoon attends a ceremony marking his resignation from the Justice Ministry in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, on Thursday. [YONHAP]

PPP's designated interim leader hints at turn toward the center

Former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon is expected to focus his efforts on rebuilding trust in the People Power Party among swathes of uncommitted voters ahead of the April general action.

2023.12.24

Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon attends a meeting of the parliamentary Judiciary Committee at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Justice minister accepts invitation to become conservative party's interim leader

In his first public comments since accepting the post, Han said that he wants to “help the country’s future by standing on the side of ordinary people and the socially disadvantaged.”

2023.12.21

Deep puddles are visible at the abandoned World Scout Jamboree campsite in Saemangeum, North Jeolla, which was evacuated on Monday ahead of Typhoon Khanun. [YONHAP]

Knives come out as World Scout Jamboree ends

Almost every public safety crisis in Korea has led to finger-pointing, and the 25th World Scout Jamboree will likely be no exception as politicians on both sides began drawing knives over disastrous preparations for the event.

2023.8.11