Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon proposed an amendment to the Board of Audit and Inspection Act, making the National Election Commission subject to audit. The bill, co-sponsored by 31 ruling party lawmakers, aims to address criticisms following the ballot shortage in the recent local elections.
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon stated his intention to unite with anyone who shares his vision for conservative reconstruction and correcting South Korea's balance of power. He also urged the resignation of People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, criticizing his handling of party affairs and the ballot shortage issue.
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon urged People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk to resign, accusing him of obstructing efforts to focus on election integrity issues and engaging in "election fraud conspiracy theories" for self-preservation. Han also congratulated Jeong Jin-seok on his election as the new floor leader and expressed a desire to unite conservatives for future rebuilding.
Independent lawmaker-elect Han Dong-hoon announced plans to reform the conservative bloc following his victory in the Busan Buk-gap by-election. He criticized the current leadership of the People Power Party and called for a renewed conservative movement.
Despite a significant defeat in the 6/3 local elections, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and National Assembly member-elect Han Dong-hoon secured victories through personal campaigns. Their success, achieved by diverging from party leadership's stance, is expected to intensify pressure on party leader Jang Dong-hyuk.
Following the June 4th local and by-elections, attention is on the performance of major political figures. Winners like Oh Se-hoon and Choo Mi-ae are solidifying their positions, while losers like Cho Kuk face setbacks.
In an election, Han Dong-hoon, running as an independent, secured 35,056 votes (42.96%). Ha Jeong-woo of the Democratic Party followed with 33,664 votes (41.26%), and Park Min-sik of the People Power Party received 12,866 votes (15.76%).
Han Dong-hoon, who won the Busan Buk-gap parliamentary by-election, pledged to develop the district, rebuild the conservative bloc, and check the "reckless actions" of the Lee Jae-myung administration to restore balance to South Korea. He also confirmed his intention to rejoin the People Power Party.
Han Dong-hoon, expelled from the People Power Party (PPP) six months ago, is set to enter the National Assembly as an independent lawmaker after winning a by-election in Busan. His return to the party and bid for party leadership are now key focal points.
Independent candidate Han Dong-hoon has won the parliamentary by-election in Busan's Buk-gap district, defeating ruling and opposition party candidates. Han pledged to develop the district and rebuild conservatism.
Independent candidate Han Dong-hoon dismissed allegations of fraudulent voter registration and distorted polls in the Busan Buk-gap by-election, stating that such claims are similar to 'election fraud conspiracy theories'. He argued that population data contradicts the allegations and criticized the opposing parties for resorting to 'low-quality smear campaigns'.
The election committee for independent candidate Han Dong-hoon in Busan's Buk-gap constituency vowed to pursue legal action against the Democratic Party for alleged "collective fraudulent registration" claims, calling the accusations baseless due to declining local population statistics.
Park Min-sik, a candidate for the Busan Buk-gap by-election, claimed that recent opinion poll samples are politically contaminated and distort public opinion. He also stated that Han Dong-hoon's volunteer shelter may have violated election law and called for an investigation.
Independent candidate Han Dong-hoon criticized Democratic Party candidate Ha Jung-woo for not actively addressing suspicions and unfavorable political issues, questioning his reasons for running in the election.
Independent candidate Han Dong-hoon, running in the Busan Buk-gu갑 by-election, countered accusations of being a 'traitor' from rival Park Min-sik, stating he chose the nation and its people over President Yoon Suk-yeol. Supporters of both candidates clashed briefly at the same venue.
