Yoon: "We Must Support Korea's Representative Well... Should Not Leave Difficult Issues to Be Solved Alone"

Emphasis on Party-Government Harmony at Dinner
'Love Shot' in Warm Atmosphere
Yoon Personally Selects Dinner Menu with 'Sincerity'

President Yoon Suk-yeol is holding hands and taking a commemorative photo with People Power Party's new leadership, including Representative Han Dong-hoon (left) and Floor Leader Choo Kyung-ho (right), at a dinner held on the 24th at Pine Grass in front of the Yongsan Presidential Office in Seoul.
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President Yoon Suk-yeol said on the 24th, "From now on, we must unite as one and support our leader Han Dong-hoon well. When difficult situations arise, do not leave him to handle them alone; help him well from around."

That evening, President Yoon invited the new leadership of the People Power Party, candidates for party leader, and party officials to a dinner at the Presidential Office’s Pine Glass and celebrated the launch of the new party leadership. The dinner was arranged abruptly just one day after the People Power Party’s convention elected the new leadership.

At the gathering, President Yoon pledged to work in harmony with the party to improve people’s livelihoods and successfully accomplish reform tasks, according to a written briefing by spokesperson Jung Hye-jeon.

The dinner was attended by newly appointed party leader Han, new Supreme Council members In Yo-han, Kim Min-jeon, Kim Jae-won, Jang Dong-hyuk, new youth Supreme Council member Jin Jong-oh, party leader candidates Na Kyung-won, Won Hee-ryong, Yoon Sang-hyun, and floor leader Choo Kyung-ho, among other key party officials.

From the Presidential Office, Chief of Staff Jung Jin-seok and National Security Office Director Jang Ho-jin, along with senior aides, were present. To foster frank communication and a relaxed atmosphere, none wore neckties.

Yoon Encourages New Korean Party Leader Han: "Thank You for Your Hard Work"

President Yoon greeted Han and floor leader Choo, who were waiting in the Pine Glass front yard, shaking hands and saying, "Thank you for your hard work." He added, "I was worried this morning about the heavy rain and possible damage in affected areas. Everyone worked hard," warmly exchanging greetings with the party attendees one by one.

President Yoon Suk-yeol is seen smiling and conversing with People Power Party's new leadership and party representative candidates, including Representative Han Dong-hoon, Floor Leader Choo Kyung-ho, Supreme Council Member Kim Jae-won, and Assemblywoman Na Kyung-won, during a dinner held on the 24th at Pine Glass in front of the Yongsan Presidential Office in Seoul.
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Before the dinner, President Yoon and the attendees joined hands on the Pine Glass lawn to strengthen party-government unity and shouted "People Power Party Fighting!" together while taking photos.

Moving to the indoor hall restaurant of Pine Glass, President Yoon said in his remarks, "Everyone, including leader Han, has worked hard over the past month. Once the party election is over, we must forget about it. From now on, let’s only think about how to do better," emphasizing unity.

In response, leader Han pledged, "I will work hard for the success of the Yoon Suk-yeol government and the reestablishment of the administration." Floor leader Choo said, "Let’s unite tightly against the Democratic Party’s legislative rampage."

"Exert Strong Leadership to Lead the Party Well," President Urges

During the meal, President Yoon moved around to encourage attendees. He also urged the new leadership, "We are all comrades, so communicate directly with the Presidential Office chiefs," and told leader Han, "I hope you will exert strong leadership and lead the party well."

Former party leader candidate Na Kyung-won said, "Let us all become the president’s chief spokespersons," while Yoon Sang-hyun said, "Let’s engage in dialogue, show consideration, and encourage each other. The president’s success is the party’s success and everyone’s success." Former Minister Won Hee-ryong said, "We are one team united," reaffirming the party-government harmony.

Supreme Council members also expressed their commitment to party unity. Kim Min-jeon said, "President Yoon and leader Han have an inseparable relationship," and In Yo-han proposed, "We are family. I hope we can overcome challenges as a family."

Jang Dong-hyuk declared, "Let’s fight, win, and protect," showing determination, and youth Supreme Council member Jin Jong-oh emphasized, "The future of Korea lies with the youth."

President Yoon Suk-yeol is having dinner with the new leadership of the People Power Party, including Representative Han Dong-hoon and Floor Leader Choo Kyung-ho, as well as candidates running for party representative, at Pine Grass in front of the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul on the 24th.
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As the atmosphere warmed, President Yoon and leader Han shared a "love shot," and leader Han toasted together with the other party leader candidates who had competed in the convention. The dinner, which lasted about two hours, ended in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The dinner menu included samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) and lettuce wraps. Samgyeopsal symbolized the close relationship among the party, government, and president, while the lettuce wraps represented unity by bringing everything together. Additionally, bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), cold seaweed soup, kimchi kimbap, and fruit for dessert were served. Various beverages and beer for toasts were prepared, and zero-calorie cola was provided for leader Han, who does not drink alcohol. President Yoon personally selected each menu item, showing his dedication to the first dinner with the new leadership.

President Yoon promised, "Next time you come, I will serve an even better menu," looking forward to future gatherings. No political issues such as the special prosecutor law involving Chae Sang-byung were discussed at the dinner, and it was reported that President Yoon and leader Han plan to schedule a private meeting later.

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