PPP leader vows sweeping party overhaul to win 2028 general elections

SEOUL, August 26 (Yonhap) -- Jang Dong-hyeok, the leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), announced sweeping reforms for his party on the first anniversary of his tenure. The PPP leader unveiled a reform plan at a press conference at the National Assembly, with the aim of strengthening party members' roles and broadening the party's support base.

Jang emphasized that the upcoming year would focus on building a foundation for victory in the 2028 general elections. He pledged to empower party members to directly participate in selecting provincial and local party chiefs, a proposal that has been a contentious issue within the party. Despite some lawmakers opposing the move due to concerns over potential internal divisions, Jang remains committed to expanding party members' influence.

As part of the reform drive, he introduced the "People Power Party 2.0 initiative," which seeks to address livelihood issues, enhance communication with the public, and oversee policies across various sectors, including economics, diplomacy, security, and youth affairs.