Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon attends a National Assembly session on June 11. [Photo: Yonhap News]
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon has joined the Future Innovation Forum, a research group of conservative lawmakers. His membership is seen by some as a strategic move toward rejoining the People Power Party, which the forum is closely associated with.
According to political sources on June 17, the Future Innovation Forum recently invited newly elected lawmakers from the recent by-elections to join, and Han expressed his intention to become a full member. The forum is chaired by Kim Gi-hyeon, a member of the People Power Party.
About 30 lawmakers belong to the Future Innovation Forum, most of whom are from the People Power Party. Initially formed around pro-Yoon (supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol) lawmakers, the group has seen an increase in participation from other factions, including pro-Han lawmakers, leading to a dilution of its original identity. Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform Party, is also a member of the forum.
Some in the political arena interpret Han's joining the Future Innovation Forum as a preparatory step for rejoining the People Power Party. This move is viewed as an effort to increase his connections with the party through a group primarily composed of its members.
Meanwhile, the Future Innovation Forum plans to invite Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as a speaker on June 24. Oh is reportedly coordinating a dinner schedule with lawmakers who contributed to the party's success in the local elections, further expanding his connections with members of the National Assembly.
According to political sources on June 17, the Future Innovation Forum recently invited newly elected lawmakers from the recent by-elections to join, and Han expressed his intention to become a full member. The forum is chaired by Kim Gi-hyeon, a member of the People Power Party.
About 30 lawmakers belong to the Future Innovation Forum, most of whom are from the People Power Party. Initially formed around pro-Yoon (supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol) lawmakers, the group has seen an increase in participation from other factions, including pro-Han lawmakers, leading to a dilution of its original identity. Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform Party, is also a member of the forum.
Some in the political arena interpret Han's joining the Future Innovation Forum as a preparatory step for rejoining the People Power Party. This move is viewed as an effort to increase his connections with the party through a group primarily composed of its members.
Meanwhile, the Future Innovation Forum plans to invite Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as a speaker on June 24. Oh is reportedly coordinating a dinner schedule with lawmakers who contributed to the party's success in the local elections, further expanding his connections with members of the National Assembly.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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