People Power Party Representative Jang Dong-hyeok speaks at a press conference held at the National Assembly on October 2 ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Yonhap News. 

The People Power Party stated on the 6th, in celebration of the Chuseok holiday, that "as a party that upholds the core of the nation, we will protect the safety of the people and the order of the rule of law and common sense."

Chief Spokesperson Park Soo-young released a commentary that day, saying, "In times of pressure and confusion, we will not forget our initial pledge that 'the lives of the people come first.'"

Spokesperson Park argued, "This year's Chuseok feels heavier than ever," adding, "The nation's core computing network has been paralyzed, causing inconvenience to the public, and tariff negotiations have reached a stalemate. At a time when state affairs should be stabilized, news of the President and First Lady's appearance on an entertainment program has only deepened the public's disappointment and sense of despondency."

He further pointed out, "The controversy surrounding Deputy Chief of Staff Kim Hyun-ji and the arrest of former Korea Communications Commission Chairperson Lee Jin-sook have raised fundamental questions about 'where the center of state affairs lies.'"

He emphasized that the government and the ruling party have been consistent in their silence and partisan logic rather than providing explanations, asserting, "What the people want right now is a nation that functions properly and a government that fulfills its duties."

He added, "The People Power Party will fulfill its responsibilities to the end so that the people can regain hope. We wish for everyone to have a heart full of abundance and joy."

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