Key facts
- The People Power Party (PPP) elected Rep. Jeong Jeom-sig as its new floor leader on June 10, 2026.
- Jeong won the election by defeating Rep. Kim Do-eup in a runoff with 55 out of 103 votes.
- The election followed the resignation of the previous floor leader, Rep. Song Eon-seog.
- The PPP suffered a significant defeat in the recent local elections, winning only four out of 16 key mayoral and gubernatorial posts.
- Jeong is considered aligned with the pro-Yoon Suk Yeol faction and faces the challenge of party reform and resolving internal rifts.
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) in South Korea has elected three-term lawmaker Jeong Jeom-sig as its new floor leader. The election took place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, following the resignation of the previous floor leader, Rep. Song Eon-seog.
Jeong secured victory in a runoff against four-term lawmaker Kim Do-eup, winning 55 out of 103 votes. His win came after the party suffered a significant defeat in the local elections held the previous week, where the PPP managed to retain Seoul but secured only four out of 16 key mayoral and gubernatorial posts nationwide.
The resignation of the former floor leader was prompted by calls for accountability after the party's electoral setback. Jeong, who represents a constituency in South Gyeongsang Province, is reportedly aligned with the pro-Yoon Suk Yeol faction. He now faces the challenge of unifying the party, resolving internal divisions, and leading reform efforts.