Rep. Chang Je-won, one of the closest confidants of President Yoon Suk Yeol, has decided not to run in April s general elections, sources said, a surprise decision that could force other heavyweights of the ruling People Power Party to follow suit. Chang, a three-term lawmaker of the People Power Party, plans to hold a press conference at the National Assembly at 10 a.m. to officially announce the decision and offer .
Rep. Chang Je-won, one of the closest confidants of President Yoon Suk Yeol, said Tuesday he will not run in April s general elections, a surprise decision that could force other Yoon confidants and heavyweights of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) to follow suit.
Chang Je-won, a three-term lawmaker known as a key member of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s inner circle, said on Tuesday that he decided to forgo a reelection bid in line with the ruling party s efforts for reform.
The innovation committee of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) is struggling to carry out its mission to overhaul the conservative party after its reform proposals have faced stiff resistance by some of its political heavyweights.