Jang Dong-hyeok of the People Power Party speaks during the Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 18th. /Courtesy of News1

Jang Dong-hyeok of the People Power Party was hospitalized on the 18th.

According to the People Power Party, Jang visited the emergency room that morning and was then hospitalized at the recommendation of medical staff. Aftereffects from a hunger strike and overwork from the June 3 local elections appear to have contributed to the hospitalization.

Jang has been under pressure to resign since the local elections. However, he is dismissing calls for his resignation.

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