People Power Party lawmaker Kim Do-eup resigned as the policy chief after four months.
Kim said in a notice sent to reporters on the 5th, "On Dec. 30, I expressed my intention to resign as policy chief to the party leadership." It came a little over four months after Aug. last year, when Jang Dong-hyeok appointed Kim as policy chief.
Kim said, "When I was offered the policy chief post by Jang Dong-hyeok in Aug. last year, I accepted the position, saying I would play a small role as kindling so the People Power Party could be reborn as a party trusted by the public," adding, "I understand Jang Dong-hyeok is preparing plans for change and reform of the party. I judged that my role ends here."
Kim said, "From now on, as one People Power Party lawmaker, I will do my best in the role entrusted to me for the nation and the people."
With Kim, a member of the People Power Party leadership, stepping down as policy chief, the party's reform plan also appears likely to gain momentum. In political circles, there is an expectation that Jang will announce a reform plan, including a shake-up of personnel, this week.
Spokesperson Jo Yong-sul met with reporters after the supreme council meeting ended that day and said, "Since President Lee Jae-myung is on a diplomatic tour, we need to see the outcome and listen to various opinions," adding, "Neither the method nor the date has been set."