People Power Party, Appointment of Jeon Bong-min and Yoon Sang-hyun as Party Branch Chiefs Put on Hold

Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, is presiding over the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 15th of last month. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] The Supreme Council of the People Power Party on the 13th postponed the appointment of Jeon Bong-min and Yoon Sang-hyun as organizational committee chairmen of the local party member councils in their constituencies. Jeon represents Suyeong-gu, Busan, and Yoon represents Dong and Michuhol-gu, Incheon.

Jeon resigned from the People Power Party last December amid allegations of illicit property transfer but recently rejoined. The Busan city party approved his reinstatement, restoring his party membership. Previously, Jeon faced allegations of inflating his assets by receiving preferential contracts from a construction company owned by his father. During this process, it was revealed that Jeon's father offered 30 million won to a reporter, leading Jeon to voluntarily resign.

Yoon, whose appointment was also postponed on the same day, is currently undergoing trial after being indicted on charges including providing various conveniences to a 'Hamba broker' in exchange for assistance during the April general election last year.

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