Democratic Party Jeonnam Chapter Urges Han Ducksoo to Withdraw Presidential Bid

by Song Bohyeon

Published 29 Apr.2025 17:20(KST)

Updated 26 Jul.2025 22:35(KST)

"Presidential Bid Is a Direct Challenge to Constitutional Order"

The Jeonnam Provincial Chapter of the Democratic Party of Korea strongly criticized Prime Minister Han Ducksoo's potential presidential bid, demanding his immediate withdrawal and a public apology.

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Ducksoo salutes the national flag on the afternoon of the 29th at the Construction Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, during the "Overseas Construction 1 Trillion Dollar Contract and 60th Anniversary Ceremony." Photo by Yonhap News

In a statement released on the 29th, the Jeonnam chapter declared, "Prime Minister Han's attempt to run for president is an irrational and shameless act that holds national governance hostage, and constitutes a direct challenge to constitutional order and popular sovereignty."

The chapter further criticized, "Despite being a figure who supported the 12·3 insurrection in violation of the Constitution and the law, and a person responsible for trampling on democracy alongside former President Yoon Sukyeol, his decision to pursue the presidency out of sheer lust for power amounts to a declaration of war against democracy."

The statement continued, "There is only one thing Prime Minister Han must do now: immediately withdraw his presidential bid and make a public apology before the people," adding, "We will fight to the end against any attempt to trample on constitutional order."