Overview
- Jang called the Dec. 3, 2024 martial law declaration a wrong response that created public confusion and hurt party members.
- He said he deeply acknowledges the party’s responsibility as the ruling party at the time and offered a sincere apology to the public.
- He indicated the party will distance itself from ousted former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who is on trial for insurrection.
- Jang was among 18 People Power Party lawmakers who participated in the National Assembly vote to lift the martial law.
- He vowed to seek broader cooperation with other opposition parties for upcoming local elections to improve the party’s competitiveness.