People Power Party Appoints Jeong Jin-seok as By-election Public Official Committee Chair... Launch Next Week

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] The People Power Party has appointed Jeong Jin-seok, the party's longest-serving lawmaker, as the chairman of the nomination management committee for the by-elections scheduled for April next year.

A party official said on the 17th, "It is true that Jeong has been appointed," adding, "The nomination management committee will be launched next week."

Jeong, whose constituency is Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang in Chungnam, was elected in the 21st general election, marking his fifth term. He also served as floor leader during the Saenuri Party era, the predecessor of the People Power Party.

He is evaluated as suitable for mediating conflicts during the primary process due to his weak factional ties and deep understanding of internal party affairs. It is also believed that the fact he is not from Seoul or Busan, where the by-elections will be held, was taken into consideration.

The People Power Party plans to finalize the nomination committee chairman and officially launch the nomination management committee after an emergency committee meeting next week. The committee is expected to include 7 to 8 members, including Secretary-General Jeong Yang-seok.

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