Overview

• Official results show Jang received 50.27% to Kim Moon-soo’s 49.73%, a 2,367-vote edge under rules weighting party members 80% and public polling 20%, with 46.55% turnout.
• In his victory speech, Jang vowed to unite conservatives and to work to bring down the Lee Jae Myung administration as he steers the party toward next year’s local elections.
• Internal tallies revealed a split in support, with Jang decisively ahead among party members while Kim led the public opinion component by about 60.18% to 39.82%.
• The new lineup leaves the PPP leadership dominated by anti-impeachment figures, including three of five newly elected Supreme Council members.
• Jang credited a shifting media environment and thanked right-wing YouTubers for support, while critics warn the hard-line tilt risks alienating moderates as polling shows the PPP trailing the DP 35.5% to 45.8%.