Nomination of Innovation Committee Chair In Yo-han... "A Good Appointment" vs "Kim Eun-kyung Could Become Innovation Committee Chair"

In response to the defeat in the Gangseo District Office by-election, the People Power Party, which is pushing for reform, has appointed Professor In Yo-han of Yonsei University College of Medicine, the protagonist of the 'first special naturalization,' as the chairman of the Innovation Committee that will lead the party's innovation. Opinions within the party are divided over the 'In Yo-han Innovation Committee.' While some praise it as a "well-made appointment," others express concerns that it could follow in the footsteps of the 'Kim Eun-kyung Innovation Committee' or the 'Choi Jae-hyung Innovation Committee.'

On the 23rd, People Power Party lawmaker Cho Hae-jin said on YTN's 'News King Park Ji-hoon' that it was a "well-made appointment," adding, "He is someone who can explore, from the public's perspective and eyes, how much more our People Power Party can approach the hearts of the people, make the party approach the people's hearts, and fulfill the era's mission as a ruling party with the constitution and system changes."

Professor In Yohan of Yonsei University College of Medicine is giving a lecture at the People Power Party study group event 'National Sympathy' held at the National Assembly on the 23rd. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Kim Byung-min, a Supreme Council member of the People Power Party, also said on SBS's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show,' "He is a figure with unparalleled symbolism as an individual," adding, "He has loved Korea for four generations, is the Republic of Korea's first special naturalized citizen, his great-grandfather engaged in missionary work, his grandfather contributed to the independence movement, and his father participated in the Korean War. The symbolic meaning of Professor In, who worked hard for the Korean War, is unparalleled."

Kim Jae-won, another Supreme Council member of the People Power Party, also gave a positive evaluation on BBS's 'Jeon Young-shin's Morning Journal,' saying, "Since he has not been active in politics, he will have time to view our People Power Party from a new perspective," and added, "I think he is someone with insight into how the People Power Party should change, so he will provide many ideas and demonstrate insight into the party's transformation."

However, the issue lies in how much authority he will have to lead the innovation activities. If the innovation plan he proposes fails to bring about change in the party, there are concerns that it could follow the path of the Democratic Party's 'Kim Eun-kyung Innovation Committee,' which was deemed ineffective, or the 'Choi Jae-hyung Innovation Committee,' which lost momentum after former leader Lee Jun-seok's downfall.

Cheon Ha-ram, the People Power Party's Suncheon Gap district committee chairman, said on MBC's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus,' "It could easily become like the Kim Eun-kyung Innovation Committee if things go wrong," adding, "First, is there sufficient understanding of the internal situation of the People Power Party? Second, the authority and responsibility may not be clear."

Former People Power Party emergency committee member Kim Jae-seop also expressed concerns on SBS Radio, saying, "He is indeed a very fresh figure and has special significance in terms of recognition and reputation, but the key is how far his authority extends," adding, "The 'Kim Eun-kyung Innovation Committee' also faced problems regarding the scope of authority, such as whether they could demand the resignation of leader Lee Jae-myung."

Considering these concerns within the party, People Power Party leader Kim Ki-hyun announced the appointment results at the Supreme Council meeting that day, emphasizing that "the Innovation Committee will have full authority to make autonomous and independent decisions regarding the composition of its members, scope of activities, agenda, and duration of activities," pledging to grant full authority.

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