Candidates for the People Power Party Chairman Competition to Appear on Jeon Han-gil's YouTube Channel
Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk, who has declared his candidacy for the People's Power Party (PPP) chairmanship, is scheduled to appear on the YouTube channel of Korean history lecturer Jeon Han-gil this week.
Former Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon-soo is also considering whether to appear on the broadcast.
Amid discussions within the party regarding potential disciplinary actions related to Jeon Han-gil's behavior, there is heightened interest in whether the chairman candidates will actually appear on his channel.
According to Yonhap News on the 27th, Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk, who is running in the PPP's August 22 leadership election, has confirmed his participation in a debate broadcast hosted by conservative YouTubers, including Jeon Han-gil, on the 31st.
According to Yonhap News on the 27th, Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk, who is running in the PPP's August 22 leadership election, has confirmed his participation in a debate broadcast hosted by conservative YouTubers, including Jeon Han-gil, on the 31st.
In a phone interview with Yonhap, Rep. Jang explained, "It's a verification broadcast where the moderators will ask questions that party members are curious about regarding the candidates." He added, "I plan to provide detailed answers on various current issues."
Former Minister Kim Moon-soo has also received an invitation to appear on the same broadcast and is currently considering it.
Former Minister Kim Moon-soo has also received an invitation to appear on the same broadcast and is currently considering it.
A representative from Kim Moon-soo's camp told Yonhap News, "We received a request to appear, but we haven't yet discussed it, so nothing has been confirmed regarding the timing or whether he will appear. We will consider it."
The broadcast is reported to include not only Jeon Han-gil but also conservative YouTubers such as Ko Seong-guk, Seong Chang-gyeong, and Kang Yong-seok, who will conduct a Q&A session, and it will be live-streamed across four channels.
Strategic Choices for Chairman Candidates
With the party convention next month, these actions are interpreted as a strategic choice to win the support of the party's hardline base.
Notably, despite being at the center of controversy within the PPP, Jeon Han-gil is regarded as a figure with considerable influence among conservatives.
On the 21st, Jeon Han-gil appeared on Channel A’s radio show 'Political Signal' and stated, "I will support a candidate who aligns with former President Yoon Seok-yeol," also advocating for the unification of former Minister Kim Moon-soo and Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk.
Meanwhile, the PPP leadership recently instructed an investigation into Jeon Han-gil's actions, and the Seoul City Party's Ethics Committee held its first meeting on the 25th to discuss disciplinary matters.
Meanwhile, the PPP leadership recently instructed an investigation into Jeon Han-gil's actions, and the Seoul City Party's Ethics Committee held its first meeting on the 25th to discuss disciplinary matters.
During this meeting, some members of the ethics committee were designated as 'dedicated ethics officers' to carry out the investigation.
In this context, the decision of the chairman candidates to appear on Jeon Han-gil's YouTube channel may raise concerns among certain factions within the party.
Nevertheless, the decision of the two candidates to participate seems to stem from a judgment that securing support from the conservative base before the party convention is crucial.
Image Sources: Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk of the People's Power Party declares his candidacy for the chairmanship at the National Assembly Museum in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 23rd. 2025.7.23 / News1; Former Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon-soo, who declared his candidacy for the PPP chairmanship, inspects damage from heavy rain and landslides at the Comprehensive Situation Room set up at the Administrative Welfare Center in Sancheong-eup, South Gyeongsang Province, on the 21st. 2025.7.21 / News1; Jeon Han-gil, a former Korean history lecturer / News1.
