Handonghun: "I Will Build a Winning Party"... President Yoon's Encouraging Phone Call

Former Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, is reported to have spoken with President Yoon Seok-yeol ahead of the upcoming party leadership election.

Jung Kwang-jae, a former spokesperson and a member of Han's campaign team, stated in a press release on the 20th, "Former Chairman Han called President Yoon yesterday (the 19th)." Jung conveyed that during the call, Han expressed his decision to run for party leader, saying, "I have decided to run for party leader to build a party that overcomes crises and wins." Han will run as a candidate for party leader in the People Power Party convention scheduled for the 23rd of next month.

Former Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon. Photo by Jo Yong-jun jun21@

President Yoon is reported to have encouraged former Chairman Han.

This call is being interpreted as an effort by Han to improve his relationship with President Yoon. After the crushing defeat in the April 10 general election, Han was invited to a luncheon meeting with President Yoon but declined due to health reasons. Subsequently, Han met repeatedly with emergency committee members and party office staff, which led to rumors of discord with President Yoon.

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