Song Eonseok Orders Review of Jeon Hangil's Conduct for Possible Party Rule Violations

"Consensus on the Need to Distance from Extreme Factions"

Song Eonseok, Emergency Response Committee Chairman and Floor Leader of the People Power Party, stated on the 21st that he has repeatedly instructed an investigation into the past remarks and actions of Jeon Hangil, a former Korean history lecturer who has promoted conspiracy theories about election fraud, in connection with Jeon's recent admission to the party.

After concluding the Emergency Response Committee meeting at the National Assembly on this day, Song told reporters, "Once again today, during the closed session of the Emergency Response Committee, I instructed the Seoul Metropolitan Party to review and report separately on Jeon's remarks and actions."

Song Eonseok, Emergency Response Committee Chairman and Floor Leader of the People Power Party, is attending the floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 18th. 2025.7.18 Photo by Kim Hyunmin

He said, "There have been various opinions recently regarding Jeon's admission to the party," and added, "I have already instructed that Jeon's various remarks and actions be investigated and that we consider whether there are appropriate measures that can be taken according to the party's constitution and rules." Previously, on the 18th, Song stated, "We are collecting various opinions regarding Jeon," and had instructed a review of measures in accordance with the party's constitution and rules.

Park Sunghoon, Chief Spokesperson for the People Power Party, also commented, "At today's meeting, it was decided that the Seoul Metropolitan Party and the central party will take necessary steps to determine whether Jeon's past actions and statements violate the party's constitution and rules," and added, "With the launch of the Yoon Heesook Innovation Committee, there has been a consistent consensus that the party needs to distance itself from extreme factions in order to move forward into the future. The actions being taken are in line with this perspective."

Park explained, "Our party has consistently opposed the declaration of martial law, and Jeon's support for martial law does not align with the values our party pursues," but also noted, "At this stage, no decisions have been made." Regarding possible measures under the party's constitution and rules, he said, "For example, necessary actions may be taken through the Ethics Committee or the Party Affairs Audit Office."