Intensifying Competition for the Leadership of the People Power Party

Jang Dong-hyuk, a candidate for the leadership of the People Power Party, strongly criticized his rival, Cho Kyung-tae, calling him a "fester" and expressed his determination to expel him from the party. This seems to be a reaction against Cho's statement during his appearance as a witness for the insurrection special investigation, where he mentioned the existence of pro-insurrection factions within the party.

On the afternoon of the 11th, Jang mentioned on his social media, "Today, Congressman Cho Kyung-tae stated, 'The insurrection has not yet ended, and there are pro-insurrection factions within the party,' while appearing as a witness for the insurrection special investigation."

He further criticized, "It seems that Cho felt he wasn't being sincere enough by merely participating in the Democratic Party's 'far-right targeting,' so he is now joining in the 'insurrection targeting.'"

Notably, during a TV debate the previous day, Jang pointed out that Cho's remark defending President Yoon, stating "When President Lee Jae-myung's term is over, he will also face trial," was not a mere slip of the tongue.

He expressed his discomfort by saying, "It is simply unacceptable that such a person is a candidate for the leadership of the People Power Party."

Deepening Internal Conflicts and Accountability Issues

Jang compared Cho to a fester, stating, "Keeping a fester won't make it heal. The fester must be drained, and the infected area must be excised for new flesh to grow." He firmly stated his strong stance.

He also pledged that if he becomes the party leader, he will surely hold people accountable.

Earlier, on the morning of the 11th, Cho Kyung-tae appeared as a witness at the insurrection special investigation office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, around 7:49 AM. At that time, Cho claimed, "The insurrection has not yet ended. I often think that there are pro-insurrection factions within the party."

He also emphasized, "Those advocating for Yoonfaction should quickly leave our party. Otherwise, I will drive them out if I become the party leader." This statement further deepened existing internal conflicts within the party and triggered a strong backlash from Jang Dong-hyuk.

As the People Power Party's leadership election approaches, the verbal confrontation between the two candidates has intensified the atmosphere within the party, creating a sense of tension. This conflict appears to be evolving beyond mere competition into a fundamental confrontation over the party's identity and future direction, drawing attention to its outcome.

Image source: Jang Dong-hyuk, Candidate for the People Power Party Leadership / News1, Cho Kyung-tae, Candidate for the People Power Party Leadership / News1