PPP official in charge of nomination for local elections rescinds resignation offer | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee at the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) for the upcoming local elections, returned to work Sunday, two days after offering to step down from his post. "I will resume my work as head of the party's nomination committee," Lee said in a statement. "I will also bear full responsibility for the election results." Lee said he had been approached by PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok the previous night about seeing the reform of the nomination process to the end and that Jang had also offered him "full authority" on all matters related to nominations for the June 3 elections. "At this critical juncture, I think the party and the people want someone to step up to take responsibility and make decisions," Lee said. "If I have to make decisions during the nomination process going forward, I will not shy away from them. I will make sure this process will be an opportunity for the PPP to be born again." Lee had informed the party leadership Friday he would resign from his post, less than a month after being appointed amid an apparent internal rift over nominations in the southeastern city of Daegu, a conservative stronghold. Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee for the People Power Party, speaks with reporters at the party headquarters in Seoul on March 12, 2026. (Yonhap) (END) Related Articles Main opposition party falls further into disarray with local elections just 3 months away Keywords #elections Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies S. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects Most Viewed All Categories (2nd LD) N.

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SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee at the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) for the upcoming local elections, returned to work Sunday, two days after offering to step down from his post.
"I will resume my work as head of the party's nomination committee," Lee said in a statement. "I will also bear full responsibility for the election results."
Lee said he had been approached by PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok the previous night about seeing the reform of the nomination process to the end and that Jang had also offered him "full authority" on all matters related to nominations for the June 3 elections.
"At this critical juncture, I think the party and the people want someone to step up to take responsibility and make decisions," Lee said. "If I have to make decisions during the nomination process going forward, I will not shy away from them. I will make sure this process will be an opportunity for the PPP to be born again."
Lee had informed the party leadership Friday he would resign from his post, less than a month after being appointed amid an apparent internal rift over nominations in the southeastern city of Daegu, a conservative stronghold.
Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee for the People Power Party, speaks with reporters at the party headquarters in Seoul on March 12, 2026. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee for the People Power Party, speaks with reporters at the party headquarters in Seoul on March 12, 2026. (Yonhap) (END) Related Articles Main opposition party falls further into disarray with local elections just 3 months away Keywords #elections Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies S.

### Implications
- OK SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee at the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) for the upcoming local elections, returned to work Sunday, two days after offering to step down from his post. "I will resume my work as head of the party's nomination committee," Lee said in a statement. "I will also bear full responsibility for the election results." Lee said he had been approached by PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok the previous night about seeing the reform of the nomination process to the end and that Jang had also offered him "full authority" on all matters related to nominations for the June 3 elections. "At this critical juncture, I think the party and the people want someone to step up to take responsibility and make decisions," Lee said. "If I have to make decisions during the nomination process going forward, I will not shy away from them.
- I will make sure this process will be an opportunity for the PPP to be born again." Lee had informed the party leadership Friday he would resign from his post, less than a month after being appointed amid an apparent internal rift over nominations in the southeastern city of Daegu, a conservative stronghold.
- Lee Jung-hyun, head of the nomination committee for the People Power Party, speaks with reporters at the party headquarters in Seoul on March 12, 2026. (Yonhap) (END) Related Articles Main opposition party falls further into disarray with local elections just 3 months away Keywords #elections Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies S.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects Most Viewed All Categories (2nd LD) N.

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