Hong Jun-pyo, a former mayor of Daegu, criticized the People Power Party's three-term lawmakers on August 19 for their decision to rally around floor leader Jeong Jeong-sik, stating they are "ignoring and shaking the party leader who has the support of party members and the public."
In a Facebook post, Hong remarked, "This is disregarding the 1.5-term party leader." He added, "It seems that the inept three-term lawmakers have decided to gather around Jeong Jeong-sik, claiming that Jang Dong-hyuk cannot lead the party in the upcoming general and presidential elections. I hear that even those with four terms will follow suit soon."
He continued, "These individuals have previously flattered under a zero-term party leader and include members of the expelled 0.5-term faction led by Han Dong-hoon. They are shaking the party leader who has the support of party members and the public out of fear of losing their seats, unable to even run for the Supreme Council."
Hong expressed skepticism about the legitimacy of a floor leader elected solely by a vote among lawmakers, questioning, "What legitimacy does a floor leader have to represent the party?" He concluded, "It is pitiful and sad that they are too busy looking out for themselves and cannot unite in times of crisis."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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