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PPP slams diplomat withdrawal from Ukraine as 'emotional response'

The People Power Party says Seoul's decision to pull additional personnel from Ukraine signals an alarming shift in foreign policy.

2026.10.21

PPP accuses government of 'collective intimidation' of USFK commander over Opcon

The opposition party says the Lee government’s response to a USFK commander’s warning risks damaging the Korea-U.S. alliance.

2026.10.16

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Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul, left, speaks to People Power Party chief Jang Dong-hyeok at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Sept. 28.

Defense minister 'cannot say for certain' DMZ mine was from North Korea

South Korea's Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said investigators have yet to determine whether the explosion that injured three soldiers involved a North Korean mine.

2026.9.28

DP chief Kim Min-seok says the era of looking only to the U.S. is over

In his first floor speech as leader of the ruling party, Kim called for a "strong-nation mindset" while also making overtures to the opposition.

2026.9.7

People Power Party chief Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok speaks during a supreme council meeting held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Aug. 31.

PPP says Lee’s Cabinet reshuffle puts politics before livelihoods and the economy

The opposition criticized key ministerial nominees, including the picks to head the justice and gender equality ministries, while the Democratic Party said they are qualified and should face confirmation hearings.

2026.8.31

People Power Party Rep. Lee Jin-sook leaves a chamber at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Aug. 26.

Assembly passes motion urging lawmaker's expulsion for event that allegedly slandered democratic movement

The resolution, which passed with 157 votes in favor, came after People Power Party Rep. Lee Jin-sook organized an event during which she reportedly described the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement as a "10-day riot."

2026.8.26

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok speaks during a supreme council meeting held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on July 30.

PPP leader vows sweeping party overhaul to win 2028 general elections

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok pledged reforms to broaden support, empower members and prepare for the 2028 general elections.

2026.8.26

DP leader launches task force to widen political unity

Kim Min-seok will directly oversee a new team seeking dialogue with the People Power Party and cooperation with progressive and liberal parties.

2026.8.24

PPP ethics committee suspends membership rights of 4 lawmakers

The disciplinary action effectively blocks three lawmakers who clashed with party leader Jang Dong-hyeok from seeking the PPP nomination in 2028.

2026.8.21

PPP leader calls Lee’s praise of scaled-back military drills unprecedented 'self-delusion'

Jang Dong-hyeok said President Lee Jae Myung’s response to reduced joint exercises risks weakening South Korea’s alliance with the United States.

2026.8.20