The People Power Party on September 21 urged for a complete overhaul of the Blue House and the Cabinet in response to the resignation of Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik.
Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk took to Facebook after news of Kang's resignation, questioning, "Is it fair to hold one person accountable for this situation?"
Jang specifically targeted Kim Hyun-ji, the head of the Blue House's first secretariat, who is at the center of allegations regarding personnel interference, asking, "Aren't the real people who should be held accountable those in the 'Gyeonggi-Seongnam Line' who control the Blue House?" He sarcastically added, "Isn't 'sister Kim Hyun-ji' stronger than 'brother Kang Hoon-sik'?"
He emphasized that simply replacing the Chief of Staff is no longer sufficient, calling for a comprehensive restructuring of both the Cabinet and the Blue House.
Jeong Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, held an emergency press conference stating, "Kang's resignation is a necessary step." He also called for the resignation of Prime Minister Han Seung-sook, who recommended ministerial candidates to the President, as well as the personnel and civil affairs secretaries responsible for personnel recommendations and verifications.
Jeong warned that Kang's resignation should not serve as a cover for the accountability of the 'Seongnam Line' power brokers, asserting that a complete overhaul of economic and security policies is the only way to overcome the crisis. He expressed hope for personnel changes that would signal a shift in policy direction.
Park Seong-hoon, the party's chief spokesperson, commented that the personnel system at the presidential office is in disarray, questioning whether shifting responsibility to one Chief of Staff constitutes real reform. He noted that the public is eager to know who led the personnel decisions, who verified the candidates, and who provided incorrect reports to the President.
Meanwhile, Kang submitted his resignation to President Lee Jae-myung on September 21. In response, President Lee stated during a senior secretary meeting that he has not yet made a decision on the matter.
Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk took to Facebook after news of Kang's resignation, questioning, "Is it fair to hold one person accountable for this situation?"
Jang specifically targeted Kim Hyun-ji, the head of the Blue House's first secretariat, who is at the center of allegations regarding personnel interference, asking, "Aren't the real people who should be held accountable those in the 'Gyeonggi-Seongnam Line' who control the Blue House?" He sarcastically added, "Isn't 'sister Kim Hyun-ji' stronger than 'brother Kang Hoon-sik'?"
He emphasized that simply replacing the Chief of Staff is no longer sufficient, calling for a comprehensive restructuring of both the Cabinet and the Blue House.
Jeong Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, held an emergency press conference stating, "Kang's resignation is a necessary step." He also called for the resignation of Prime Minister Han Seung-sook, who recommended ministerial candidates to the President, as well as the personnel and civil affairs secretaries responsible for personnel recommendations and verifications.
Jeong warned that Kang's resignation should not serve as a cover for the accountability of the 'Seongnam Line' power brokers, asserting that a complete overhaul of economic and security policies is the only way to overcome the crisis. He expressed hope for personnel changes that would signal a shift in policy direction.
Park Seong-hoon, the party's chief spokesperson, commented that the personnel system at the presidential office is in disarray, questioning whether shifting responsibility to one Chief of Staff constitutes real reform. He noted that the public is eager to know who led the personnel decisions, who verified the candidates, and who provided incorrect reports to the President.
Meanwhile, Kang submitted his resignation to President Lee Jae-myung on September 21. In response, President Lee stated during a senior secretary meeting that he has not yet made a decision on the matter.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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