The People Power Party held a rally in Ulsan last Sunday to consolidate voter support in the Yeongnam region ahead of upcoming local elections [1].

The event marks a strategic push to secure the southeastern stronghold through a single-district strategy. By mobilizing the conservative base, the party aims to counter political opponents and address internal fractures regarding leadership tenure.

Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk called for a "southeast wind" to propel the party toward victory [1]. During the rally, Jang said that those who trample the constitution must be judged in the local elections [1]. He further questioned the consequences for those who betray the citizens who elected them [1].

Beyond electoral strategy, the party is navigating an internal debate over a possible "second-term retreat," where leaders may step back from seeking another term to refresh the party's image [1]. Party officials said that the formation of a candidate-selection committee is now imminent [1].

To further rally conservative supporters, the party invoked the "공소취소 특검법" (special prosecutor law for cancellation of prosecution) [1]. This move is intended to unify the base around a shared legal, and political cause.

Floor Leader Song Eon-seok criticized political betrayal during the event. Song said the actions of certain figures were not just spitting on the party that raised them, but a traitorous act of spreading "red pepper powder" to disrupt the party's efforts [1].

This Ulsan rally follows similar visits to Busan and Daegu, completing a circuit of the Yeongnam region to ensure regional alignment before the official campaign period begins [1].

“"Those who trample the constitution must be judged in the local elections."”

The People Power Party's focus on the 'southeast wind' indicates a reliance on its traditional regional stronghold to offset losses in other districts. By combining a candidate-selection push with rhetoric against political betrayal, the party is attempting to purge internal dissent and project a unified front before the local elections.