In an interview with The Korea Herald, Rep. Ihn Yohan of the ruling People Power Party shared his deep connection to Suncheon, his hometown in South Jeolla Province, and his plans to retire there. Born in South Jeolla Province in 1959 to a US Navy officer and Korean War veteran, Ihn is the first Westerner to pass South Korea's medical license exam and the first-ever American Korean lawmaker in South Korea. He is now eyeing the role of the first chief of the planned immigration agency under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, emphasizing the importance of embracing multicultural families and providing pathways to citizenship for illegal foreign residents. Ihn also expressed his short-term goal of being elected as the People Power Party Supreme Council member, aiming to support the party's next leader in navigating the political landscape. Additionally, he urged a change in the government's approach to negotiations with the country's doctors, emphasizing the need to appreciate and support their sacrifices, especially in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, Ihn highlighted his family's humanitarian work in North Korea through the Eugene Bell Centennial Foundation, which has delivered medical supplies and provided aid to North Korea. He emphasized the potential for engagement with North Korea, drawing on his dual identity as both South Korean and American, and expressed his willingness to play a role in fostering a thaw between the Koreas. Overall, Ihn's background and career as a doctor, lawmaker, and advocate for engagement with North Korea position him to play a unique role in South Korean politics and international relations.