Senior members of South Korea's People Power Party are demanding the resignation of party leader Jang Dong-hyuk following a recent electoral defeat [1].
This internal clash threatens the stability of the party's leadership as it prepares for a critical parliamentary meeting this week. The conflict centers on accountability for the loss of the Gyeonggi-do governor candidate, Yang Hyang-ja [1].
Yang Hyang-ja made the call for resignation on Oct. 11 [1]. She characterized the current party leadership as a "zombie leadership" and said they must step aside as quickly as possible [1].
The tension within the People Power Party has escalated into a public confrontation over the party's direction. This friction is expected to peak during the upcoming parliamentary party meeting, which members have framed as a decisive turning point for the organization [1].
Jang Dong-hyuk responded to the criticism. He said the rhetoric used by opposing members was an insult to supporters [1].
The demand for a leadership change follows the party's failure to secure the Gyeonggi-do governorship. Party members hold the leadership responsible for the strategic failures that led to the defeat [1]. The outcome of this week's meeting will determine whether Jang remains in his position, or if the party undergoes a structural overhaul to address the dissatisfaction of its senior members [1].
“Our People Power Party leadership is called a 'zombie leadership.'”
The labeling of the leadership as 'zombies' suggests a perception that the party is functionally dead or unresponsive despite remaining in power. This internal fracture occurs at a sensitive time, as the party must reconcile its leadership failures with the need for a cohesive strategy following the Gyeonggi-do loss to maintain political viability.
