Han begins work as PPP chief as Yoon calls for conservative unity


The new leadership of the ruling People Power Party began with a focus on unity, aiming to address concerns about potential tensions between President Yoon Suk Yeol and the newly elected party Chair Han Dong-hoon. President Yoon's office extended a dinner invitation to Han and other elected leaders of the conservative party, signaling a desire for harmony. There is also the possibility of a one-on-one meeting between Yoon and Han in the near future. Meanwhile, the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea is urging Han to support their demands regarding vetoed bills related to special counsel investigations into allegations involving President Yoon and his family. The spotlight is on Han's response to the demands of Yoon's political opponents, who hold the majority in the National Assembly but lack the power to override a presidential veto. Han has expressed a willingness to consider proposing the ruling party's own version of the special counsel bill, emphasizing the need for a fair process in investigating allegations related to President Yoon's family. However, there are differing opinions within the party, with some members suggesting that the floor leader's opinion takes precedence over that of the party chair. Han, who secured a resounding victory in the party election, began his tenure by visiting the Seoul National Cemetery with key party leaders and expressing his commitment to engaging with the people. Han, a former prosecutor turned lawmaker, won the chairmanship with 62.8 percent of the votes at the national convention, defeating other prominent contenders. He is now faced with the challenge of navigating the party's stance on critical legislative matters and maintaining unity within the party amidst potential disagreements.


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