Former People Power Party representative Han Dong-hoon said on the 26th, "I will gladly be the dog that protects the people. You should just receive the trial well." This is the first time he has mentioned political issues since stepping down from the party leadership in December of last year. It seems to be aimed at Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party.
Former representative Han released this one-line message through his Facebook on the morning of that day.
Earlier, when asked about the criticisms directed at him in former representative Han's book, Lee said, "In the eyes of the Buddha, the Buddha is visible, and in the eyes of a dog, only filth is visible."
Former representative Han announced his return to politics by publishing his autobiography, "The People Come First," on that day. Coincidentally, the release date of the autobiography coincides with the date of Lee's appeal hearing on the Public Official Election Act.
According to the publishing house Midichi Media, the book reportedly contains a statement suggesting, "The most dangerous person in Korea is Lee Jae-myung. If Lee takes control of the executive branch, he might resort to extreme measures like martial law or revising punishment provisions to avoid judicial guilty verdicts," adding, "Let's cross the sea of martial law to prevent the establishment of the Lee Jae-myung regime." It highlights Lee's judicial risks while simultaneously showcasing the presence of the ruling party's leadership that stood against Lee, emphasizing his position as a suitable candidate for the 'anti-Lee faction.'
Former representative Han plans to resume political activities starting with the book release and will hold events such as a book concert. Observers in the political circle speculate that former representative Han has begun seriously gearing up for an early presidential run.