Yoon Sang-hyun "Han Dong-hoon Emergency Committee? Too Far-Fetched... Lee Jun-seok New Party's Success Unlikely"

Former People Power Party (PPP) leader Lee Jun-seok, who is reportedly pushing for the establishment of a new party in Shindang, recently predicted that "within 1 to 2 weeks, the Kim Ki-hyun leadership will collapse and the Han Dong-hoon-led emergency committee system will take over." However, PPP lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun dismissed this as "an exaggerated statement."

On the 17th, Yoon said on SBS's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show,' "The important thing is not who comes as the emergency committee chairman," dismissing the speculation.

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Earlier, Lee had predicted on BBS Radio that within 1 to 2 weeks, the 'Kim Ki-hyun system' would collapse and transform into the 'Han Dong-hoon emergency committee' system. But Yoon explained, "The reason the emergency committee talk came up is because the Innovation Committee members said they would dissolve early if their reform proposals were not accepted. If the Innovation Committee is dissolved, the party leadership will inevitably be held responsible, which would lead to the emergency committee. I believe Lee made his remarks based on this situation."

He added, "Those who talk about the emergency committee are basically questioning whether Chairman Kim can smoothly lead the general election next year. The important thing is to change the party and government administration's direction," emphasizing, "The public does not want unity; they want innovation."

Regarding whether Lee will ultimately form a new party, Yoon said, "He has set a deadline of December 27, but how many people will survive in their constituencies if Lee leaves?" He added, "Even if he merges with former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min, probably only Lee and Yoo would survive."

He continued, "Realistically, will the new party create a big wave? Look at the past with the United Liberal Democrats' JP (Kim Jong-pil, the party's founder). You need a significant figure and a regional base," adding, "Since they lack these, the chances of the new party's success are slim."

However, Yoon expressed concern that if a new party emerges, it could siphon votes from the PPP. He said, "Polls show it takes votes from Democratic Party candidates, but it actually takes votes from the PPP," and added, "Right now, it seems to be taking votes from the Democrats, but as the general election approaches, the Democrats' cohesion will strengthen."

Yoon warned, "If those who lost PPP nominations go to the new party, it will take away our votes," and said, "Ultimately, it would be like sprinkling chili powder on the PPP candidates' chances of winning and could make them traitors to conservatism. They are probably considering this as well."