Rising Star Han Dong-hoon: A Challenge for Justice Minister with No Political Experience

한동훈, Rising Star as the Chairman of the Ruling Party’s Emergency Response Committee: A Challenge for a Justice Minister with No Political Experience

According to Dong-A Ilbo, Han Dong-hoon, the Minister of Justice, is rapidly rising as the Chairman of the ruling party’s emergency response committee. He is seen as the optimal candidate to overcome the party’s crisis due to his innovative approach and star quality, as well as his strong support from the conservative camp. However, there are also criticisms that as a minister with no political experience and as a close associate of President Yoon Seok-yeol, he lacks differentiation from the previous representative, Kim Ki-hyun. Internal opposition is also inevitable.

Han Dong-hoon, Potential Chairman of the Ruling Party’s Emergency Response Committee

There is speculation that Han Dong-hoon, the Minister of Justice, could become the Chairman of the ruling party’s emergency response committee. Key pro-Yoon figures have also argued that Han should be appointed as the chairman. Some lawmakers have praised Han as a person who can demonstrate the future and change of the party. They highlight his innovative character and broad support from women, moderates, and the elderly, making him a suitable candidate for the party’s task of completing reform and expanding its reach. However, some lawmakers, including Kim Woong, have pointed out Han’s lack of political experience and insufficient verification of administrative sense, expressing their opposition.

Han Dong-hoon, Notable for His Relationship with President Yoon Seok-yeol

While Han Dong-hoon’s close relationship with President Yoon Seok-yeol is his greatest asset, it is also his Achilles’ heel. It is known that Han has maintained a close relationship with President Yoon since his time as a prosecutor. As a result, if Han becomes the chairman, there are expectations that he will contribute to stabilizing the general election system by utilizing a smooth relationship with the presidential office. However, there are concerns that he may not be free from President Yoon’s influence, leading to mixed observations.

Opposition Questions Han Dong-hoon’s Appointment as Chairman of the Ruling Party’s Emergency Response Committee

A source from the ruling party raised doubts about the vertical party relationship mentioned in Han’s appointment as chairman. The opposition has immediately raised concerns about the possibility of Han Dong-hoon’s failure. Park Sung-jun, the spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated that the prosecution cannot be considered as an organization that has received political training, saying that the possibility of Han Dong-hoon’s failure as the chairman is very high. In addition, Representative Kim Nam-guk stated that Han Dong-hoon, as the Minister of Justice and the spokesperson for the ruling party, has engaged in disputes and conflicts on every occasion, and his appointment as chairman will be the biggest boon for the Democratic Party.