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PPP's internal turmoil deepens as party expels former leader Han Dong-hoon

The People Power Party (PPP)'s supreme council voted to expel former party leader Han Dong-hoon on Thursday, plunging Korea's main conservative opposition party into deeper internal turmoil with just 124 days remaining until the local elections.

2026-01-29

PPP expels ex-leader Han Dong-hoon over online posts amid internal feud

The People Power Party (PPP) said Thursday it has expelled former party chief Han Dong-hoon over his family's posting of defamatory comments about former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife on a party bulletin board.

2026-01-29

Former PPP chief Han apologizes for posts, but still rejects party's move to expel him

Han Dong-hoon apologized for his family's alleged posts disparaging former President Yoon, claiming retaliation and political fabrication. His apology could signal a strategic retreat amid escalating tensions within the PPP.

2026-01-18

PPP chief Jang begins hunger strike as party faces internal division over Han expulsion

PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok initiated a hunger strike to protest a Democratic Party bill and delay on expelling Han Dong-hoon amid internal party tensions and upcoming elections, urging political resolution over punitive action.

2026-01-15

PPP eyes expulsion of former leader Han Dong-hoon over alleged defamation posts

The conservative People Power Party's (PPP) ethics committee on Wednesday decided to expel former party leader Han Dong-hoon, whose family was allegedly involved in writing a series of malignant and defamatory posts targeting the party.

2026-01-14

Ex-PPP chief says President Lee will declare martial law if found guilty

Former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon came under fire for claiming that President Lee Jae Myung "is likely to declare martial law" if he is found guilty in an ongoing trial.

2025-11-04

Former PPP leader 'devasted' by testimony claiming Yoon wanted to 'shoot him dead'

Former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon said he felt “devastated and sorrowful” regarding former President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged order to "shoot him dead."

2025-11-04

Former spec ops commander claims Yoon ordered capture of politicians so he could 'shoot them dead'

Former President Yoon ordered Lt. Gen. Kwak Jong-keun to capture former People Power Party leader Han Dong‑hoon and certain other politicians so that he could “shoot and kill” them, the soldier said on Monday.

2025-11-03

Former PPP chief Han cleared of online 'comment team' allegations

Han Dong-hoon, former leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) and former Justice Minister, has been cleared of allegations that he operated a so-called “comment team” to sway public opinion during his time as justice minister.

2025-10-20

Han Dong-hoon wins 70 million won in suit over 'drinking party' allegations

Former People Power Party chief Han Dong-hoon has won a lawsuit brought against former Democratic Party Rep. Kim Eui-kyeom and staff at YouTube channel The Tamsa over Cheongdam-dong bar allegations.

2025-08-13