'Yunhaekgwan' Jang Je-won and Kwon Seong-dong Focus on Settling Conflict Rumors... "Lunch Together Tomorrow" (Summary)

On the 14th, Representative Jang Je-won said on Facebook, "What conflict and discord?"
Floor Leader Kwon Seong-dong also emphasized, "We get along well" and "We talk frequently."

Jang Je-won, People Power Party member / Photo by Transition Committee Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] Within the People Power Party, Kwon Seong-dong, the acting party leader and floor leader classified as a 'Yunhaekgwan' (core associate of President Yoon Seok-yeol), and Assemblyman Jang Je-won appear to be focusing on resolving the recent rumors of conflict between the two. They are scheduled to meet for lunch on the 15th.

On the afternoon of the 14th, Assemblyman Jang posted on his Facebook, "Regarding the rumors of conflict and discord with Representative Kwon, I have never said a word about the current situation," adding, "I don't know what conflict or discord there is. I am just quietly observing."

He continued, "Regarding reports that there is a power struggle or clash over party leadership, I am well aware that the current attention on me stems from the president," emphasizing, "It is impossible to have a struggle or clash over derived power. Since the root is one, there is nothing to fight over. I have no selfish motives."

After the disciplinary action against Party Leader Lee Jun-seok, Acting Representative Kwon defined Lee's suspension of party membership rights not as a 'vacancy' but as an 'accident,' advocating for a system led by an acting leader. In contrast, Assemblyman Jang reportedly views it as a 'vacancy' and insists on holding an early party convention, which quickly fueled rumors of conflict between the two inside and outside the party.

Acting Representative Kwon also moved to reconcile the rumors of conflict on the same day. After the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, he told reporters, "I have a good relationship with Assemblyman Jang," explaining, "We agreed to have lunch together tomorrow, and we communicate frequently by phone."

He added, "Our party is currently in a crisis, the situation is difficult, and the country's economy is struggling. We should focus on those aspects rather than pushing the narrative of personal conflicts, which is inappropriate," showing signs of discomfort.

Acting Representative Kwon further emphasized, "I am very close with Assemblyman Jang and we talk frequently. Just as Jang said, 'Once an older brother, always an older brother,' I say, 'Once a younger brother, always a younger brother.'" Earlier, when rumors of discord with Acting Representative Kwon arose during the formation of the pro-Yoon faction group 'Mindeulle,' Assemblyman Jang had also calmed the situation by saying, "Once brothers, always brothers."

Additionally, Acting Representative Kwon mentioned his relationship with Assemblyman Jang during a KBS radio interview that morning. Regarding the rumors of conflict over party power, he called them "excessive speculation," stating, "It is natural for opinions to differ on solutions to certain issues. Isn't that normal? I think it is more problematic to make excessive political interpretations, calling it a conflict."

Meanwhile, Assemblyman Jang drew a line regarding his dinner with President Yoon, saying, "I believe that private, unofficial meetings with the president should not be disclosed to the media like this," and asked for understanding that he could not comment further on the matter.

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