Jang Dong-hyuk Declares 'Those Who Don't Fight, Leave' at 1st Anniversary Press Conference

People Power Party (PPP) Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk strongly criticized Lee Jae-myung's system, labeling it a 'regime of national exploitation,' at his first anniversary press conference. Supreme Council member Jang emphasized dedication to restoring national sovereignty, pointing out that the current situation is dominated by a specific faction, not by the people's sovereignty.

On the first anniversary of Lee Jae-myung's inauguration, he positioned himself as a rival and foretold a powerful struggle to reclaim the people's sovereignty. Commentator Kim Ki-heung argued that while the Lee Jae-myung regime pays lip service to national sovereignty, it is in reality exploiting it.

Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk diagnosed that South Korea is currently in the 'Lee Jae-myung occupation period,' strongly criticizing the prevalence of 'Gae-ttal (Lee's ardent supporters) sovereignty' instead of national sovereignty. He pointed out the reality that the people's voices are not properly reflected, and only the voices of specific support groups are growing louder.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung pointed out that under the Lee Jae-myung system, national sovereignty has disappeared, and 'Gae-ttal sovereignty' has taken its place. He likened the current political situation to Lee Jae-myung's private domain, emphasizing that the people's fundamental rights are being violated.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung strongly criticized the court regarding the delay in Lee Jae-myung's trial, emphasizing that all citizens have the right to a speedy trial. He pointed out that the trial delay goes beyond infringing on Lee Jae-myung's individual rights and shakes the foundation of the rule of law.

He argued that the court is intentionally delaying the trial of a specific individual, Lee Jae-myung, which undermines the principle that all citizens are equal before the law. He stated that such behavior reveals the court's cowardice and undermines public trust.

Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk emphasized that it is time for the People Power Party to switch to a 'shut up and attack' mode, presenting the ruling party's second-half strategy. He likened it to the first half being defensive football, while the second half should be offensive football aimed at scoring.

He urged the People Power Party to fight with humility and desperation, and argued that since the party's approval ratings are on an upward trend, they should not miss this opportunity and actively go on the offensive.

Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk declared the 'Party Member 2.0 Era,' stating that he would significantly strengthen party-member centrism. He emphasized actively reflecting party members' voices in policy and ushering in a 'Conservative 2.0' era that re-establishes conservative values. The most crucial proposal is to introduce a system where party members directly elect district chapter chairpersons, which is interpreted as an intention to strengthen intra-party democracy and expand party members' participation.

He mentioned that the number of People Power Party members is continuously increasing, and it is important to directly reflect their opinions in party operations. Through this, he plans to strengthen the party's roots and unite public sentiment and party sentiment to lay the groundwork for a general election victory. He expects that direct participation of party members will increase the fairness and transparency of the district chapter chairperson election process and enable more effective collection of opinions from local party members.

Supreme Council member Jang also stated that by having party members shape the party's leadership and participate in major decision-making processes, the party can be reborn as a more vibrant and dynamic organization. This is evaluated as an attempt to move away from the past elite-centric party operation style and realize grassroots democracy. Ultimately, the strategy is to strengthen party members' cohesion, foster a sense of belonging and pride in the party, and secure strong momentum for a general election victory.

He encouraged party members' active participation and promised to usher in an era where party members become the true owners of the party. He added that through party-centric changes, the People Power Party will be reborn as a stronger party and strive to become a party more trusted by voters.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung emphasized that 'one-team spirit' is most important for the People Power Party to win. He stressed that leadership that only follows when an individual raises a flag is dangerous, and even if someone else becomes party leader or presidential candidate, the party's victory itself should be prioritized.

He stated that individual arrogance or emotional conflicts in the face of victory can be a cause of internal defeat, so it is important to fight and cooperate together, no matter who the candidate is. He emphasized that the party is currently in a state of war and must dedicate itself to the party's overall interests rather than personal desires.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung argued that the fluctuations in the People Power Party's approval ratings should not be attributed solely to the party leader. While the party leader may bear some responsibility, it is inappropriate to assign the cause of the decline in approval ratings to a single individual.

In particular, he strongly criticized 'internal attacks' (friendly fire) as actions that could lead to the party's demise. He emphasized that internal attacks are like shooting oneself at close range, ultimately leading the entire party to ruin, and therefore, unity is needed to overcome the crisis.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung pointed out the optical illusion in public opinion poll results during the party convention period. He stated that in party convention polls, progressive voters, including Democratic Party supporters, tend to be over-sampled, which can lead to results that differ from actual public sentiment.

He explained that this over-sampling can cause conservative parties' approval ratings to be underestimated, and that after the party convention, approval ratings tend to rebound due to the convention effect and the resolution of over-sampling.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung cited the 'value of fairness' as the core reason why the 2030 generation is interested in the People Power Party. He emphasized that young people value resentment against an unfair society and the pursuit of righteous values.

He stated that voluntary participation by young people, such as the Olympic Park protests, stems from this thirst for fair values, and that Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk defending the scene where these young voices are heard is 'self-politics' for the people. He asserted that politics for the national interest and the people, not for private gain, is not problematic.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung highly praised the People Power Party for successfully overcoming the crisis of party division after the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye and achieving unity. He mentioned that unlike the past during the Liberty Korea Party era, the party did not split but united to overcome the crisis.

He also evaluated that although there were some regrets in the last local elections, the party defended better than any previous government, emphasizing that the party's unified strength shone in a crisis situation.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung pointed out that legacy media (established media) tends to evaluate the People Power Party too harshly, claiming a significant discrepancy with actual public sentiment. He gave the example that during the last party convention, most legacy media predicted Kim Moon-soo's victory, but YouTube showed many predictions that Jang Dong-hyuk would overwhelmingly win, and the actual result was Jang Dong-hyuk's victory.

Through this example, he criticized the limitations of legacy media's public opinion polling methods, especially phone interviews, and emphasized that ARS polls can more accurately reflect actual public sentiment. He suggested that public opinion on new media like YouTube and SNS better represents public sentiment.

The host and panel strongly criticized Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party for not recognizing freedom of the press and instead suppressing it. They pointed out that Lee Jae-myung targets specific media outlets, demanding corrections or harassing them.

They also criticized Lee Jae-myung's remarks, such as accusing the media of being speculators or, like Assembly member Choi Min-hee, branding them as divisive forces, as a double standard regarding freedom of the press.

The panel emphasized that former President Park Geun-hye's attendance at the People Power Party workshop is very unusual and highly significant. It is rare for a former president, not a current one, to attend a party workshop, and it is expected to serve as an opportunity to foster harmony and unity within the conservative camp.

They treated former President Park Geun-hye with respect as the spiritual leader and elder of conservatism, stating that her presence would help stabilize the party and solidify its leadership. This is interpreted as a strategic move to promote party unity and encourage the rallying of conservative supporters.

They mentioned that her attendance could show the People Power Party overcoming past pains and moving towards a new future. Additionally, it is expected to boost the self-esteem of conservative voters and provide political motivation to party members.

The panel emphasized that all elections were a process of overcoming 'feelings of defeat' and 'helplessness,' arguing that the People Power Party must revive its past experiences of victory. He cautioned against the opposition's tactic of exhausting voters through public opinion poll framing.

He recalled the experience of public sentiment starting in Daegu and Busan, spreading nationwide, and leading to election victories, making it clear that old-fashioned tactics like the internal rebellion frame no longer work for the conservative camp. He stressed the need to revive memories of victory to boost party members' morale and overcome the current crisis through active struggle.

The panel stated that among Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk's remarks, the statement, 'Either Lee Jae-myung changes, or we change the government,' was the most memorable. This is interpreted as a strong warning message to Chairman Lee Jae-myung and a clear demonstration of the People Power Party's will to fight against the ruling party.

Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk expressed his determination to read the direction of public sentiment and engage in a life-or-death struggle. He delivered a powerful message that if Chairman Lee Jae-myung does not change, the People Power Party will change the government, thereby rallying party members and supporters.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung reported that Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk dismissed the possibility of a merger with the Rebuilding Korea Party. In response to a reporter's question on the matter, Supreme Council member Jang strongly emphasized 'conservative values,' clearly stating the difference in political lines with the Rebuilding Korea Party.

He took the stance that it would be difficult to work with the Rebuilding Korea Party, intertwined with Chairman Cho Kuk's presidential aspirations. Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk maintained his consistent belief that upholding core conservative values is important, and alliances that compromise the party's identity should be avoided.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung pointed out the internal problems of the New Reform Party, stating that former Chairman Lee Jun-seok's influence is weakening. He reported that members within the New Reform Party are not following former Chairman Lee Jun-seok's directives.

Criticism was raised that the New Reform Party lacks the practical political ability to act independently and persuade the public, and is instead confined to 'backseat politics,' merely commenting from the sidelines. This is analyzed as a limitation in the New Reform Party gaining popular support.

Along with the criticism that it is not acting as a party that speaks for itself and moves proactively, it was emphasized that to gain public trust, actual change and action are needed, not just rhetoric.

Commentator Kim Ki-heung evaluated that Supreme Council member Jang Dong-hyuk is leading the increase in the party's approval ratings through 'life-or-death' practical politics. He emphasized that Supreme Council member Jang is clearly demonstrating the importance of the party's direction and value realization.

In particular, he mentioned that Supreme Council member Jang is actively contributing to solving current issues within the institutional framework, such as the national special prosecutor, and is demonstrating leadership through action, not just words. This practical politics is analyzed as gaining the trust of party members and the public, eventually leading to an increase in the party's approval ratings.

He added that Supreme Council member Jang is setting an example by learning from the problems of other parties and presenting the path the People Power Party should take, which is why his leadership is gaining attention.