# South Korean People Power Party internal tensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-people-power-party-internal-tensions
> Updated: 2026-09-24T03:12:18.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Political tensions within South Korea’s People Power Party have intensified regarding the status of lawmaker Han Dong-hoon. Initially, lawmaker Na Kyung-won criticized media coverage for being disproportionately focused on Han, questioning during a radio broadcast, “Is this a Han Dong-hoon broadcast?” She noted that while other lawmakers are active, the media focus on Han’s potential return to the party was excessive.

Following these remarks, People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok distanced the party from Han’s potential reinstatement. Jang stated that discussions regarding Han rejoining the party are inappropriate while police investigate a ‘party member board’ incident involving alleged slanderous posts against former President Yoon Suk-yeol made under Han’s name. 

In parallel, Han has engaged in external political activity, conducting a one-person protest at the Ministry of National Defense. He criticized the Lee Jae-myung administration’s handling of national security, specifically demanding an investigation into a landmine explosion in the DMZ and accusing the government of a selective approach to North Korean provocations.

## Claims

- Jang Dong-hyeok stated that discussing Han Dong-hoon's return to the People Power Party is inappropriate while the party member board investigation is ongoing. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Jang Dong-hyeok characterized the party member board incident as a matter tied to the fate of the conservative party. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Police are investigating allegations that posts slandering former President Yoon Suk-yeol were written under the names of Han Dong-hoon and his family. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Han Dong-hoon criticized the government for delaying the investigation into a suspected landmine explosion in the DMZ. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated they are conducting a detailed investigation and have requested forensic analysis of evidence from the explosion. (single source)
- Han Dong-hoon criticized President Lee Jae-myung for his reaction to the disclosure of North Korean prisoners of war being returned to South Korea. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Han Dong-hoon faces party exclusion and security criticisms

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok has blocked Han Dong-hoon's return to the party pending a board investigation, while Han criticizes the government's handling of a DMZ landmine explosion.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/han-dong-hoon-demands-immediate-dmz-landmine-investigation

### 2026-09-23: Na Kyung-won criticizes media focus on Han Dong-hoon during radio broadcast

People Power Party lawmaker Na Kyung-won expressed disappointment during a live radio interview over the disproportionate media focus on Han Dong-hoon.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/na-kyung-won-criticizes-media-focus-on-han-dong-hoon-during-radio-broadcast

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