Yoon: "We Must Win"... Some in People Power Party Say "He Should Be Expelled"

Yang Hyangja: "If It Becomes Yoon Sukyeol vs. Lee Jaemyung, Defeat Is Certain"
Han Donghoon: "Expulsion Measures Are Necessary"

On May 11, criticism arose within the People Power Party regarding former President Yoon Sukyeol's message stating, "We must win this election." Some members even called for his expulsion from the party.

People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moonsoo is taking a commemorative photo with floor leader Kwon Sungdong and others at the Central Election Countermeasures Committee meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 11th. Photo by Yonhap News

On this day, former President Yoon posted a message titled "An Appeal to the People" on Facebook, asserting, "We must win this election," and expressed his support for candidate Kim Moonsoo, who was confirmed as the party's candidate after controversy over replacing the nominee.

Yang Hyangja, co-chair of the election committee, stated at the committee meeting, "Today, former President Yoon expressed his support for candidate Kim. From the party's perspective, this is a serious setback that hinders our efforts to broaden our appeal to moderates," and added, "If this presidential election becomes a contest between Yoon Sukyeol and Lee Jaemyung, we are certain to lose." She emphasized, "Only by solemnly apologizing to the public regarding martial law can we overcome this situation."

Former party leader Han Donghoon argued on Facebook, "As long as former President Yoon continues to issue public messages like today that are of no help to the election and tries to intervene in party affairs, expulsion measures are necessary." Han also urged candidate Kim, "You must firmly sever ties with former President Yoon and his wife," and requested, "You should sincerely apologize to the public for your opposition to martial law and impeachment, and clarify your position."

Representative Cho Kyungtae, sharing an article reporting on former President Yoon's message on Facebook, strongly criticized, "I hope he keeps his mouth shut. Doing nothing is the best way to help. He should be expelled or dealt with quickly."

Yoon Jaeok, head of the election committee, met with reporters after the committee meeting and, regarding some party members' criticism of former President Yoon's message, said, "Evaluating individual messages in this way is not particularly helpful to the election."