Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon rejoined the People Power Party and said the goal is for conservatives to become the majority party in the 2028 general election and to take back power in the 2030 presidential election.
In an interview published that day with Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, asked about a "plan to return to the People Power Party or to rally a new conservative force," he said, "I will rejoin the People Power Party, aim for conservatives to become the majority party in the 2028 general election, and join with anyone who can walk the path of conservative rebuilding to take back power in the '30 presidential election." He added, "It means I have no intention of retaliation or exclusion for conservative rebuilding."
He then said of People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok, "It is rare for a party leader not to resign even after a crushing defeat in local elections," adding, "At present, he is only formally holding the post, and he has already lost political authority and the legitimacy to lead the conservative camp."
On the question, "Is your goal to run in the 2030 presidential election?" he said, "At this stage, it is not for me to decide," adding, "It depends on whether the public needs me at that time."
He also continued his criticism of President Lee Jae-myung. The lawmaker said, "The biggest problem is that the institutions and systems that have supported the Republic of Korea are being torn down for the private interests of those in power, including President Lee Jae-myung," and, regarding abolishing the Prosecution Service and overhauling the indictment system, noted, "Shaking long-standing institutions at the convenience of those in power is very dangerous."