People Power Party's Gwangju Chapter Appoints Spokesperson, Youth Leader
People Power Party's Gwangju Chapter Appoints Spokesperson, Youth Leader
The Gwangju chapter of the People Power Party announced on October 30, 2025, the appointment of Im Han-pil as its new spokesperson and Yang Tae-seung as the chairman of the youth committee. This move is expected to strengthen the party's organization and expand communication with the local community. In particular, it is projected to play a significant role in representing the party's voice and securing the support of the youth in a rapidly changing political environment. The People Power Party's Gwangju chapter believes that these appointments will allow them to connect more closely with local residents and effectively communicate the party's policies. Furthermore, the addition of these new figures is expected to positively impact the party's image renewal and revitalization.
Ahn Tae-wook, chairman of the People Power Party's Gwangju chapter, praised the newly appointed spokesperson Im Han-pil as "an individual with a deep academic background in political science and diplomacy, as well as a broad understanding of major issues in the Gwangju region." Chairman Ahn expects Im to contribute significantly to accurately and effectively conveying the party's message, and emphasizes that his expertise and communication skills will positively influence the party's development. In particular, he is expected to play an important role in listening to the diverse voices of the local community and reflecting them in the party's policies. Im plans to focus on explaining the party's main policies and strengthening communication with local residents. He will also strive to maintain close relations with the media and accurately convey the party's position.
Chairman Ahn also introduced Yang Tae-seung, the new chairman of the youth committee, as "an individual with both business management experience and active experience targeting the youth." He stated, "I expect Chairman Yang to play a key role in expanding communication with the youth and discovering fresh and capable new political talent." Yang's youthful sensibility and leadership are expected to contribute greatly to nurturing talent who will lead the party's future, and he is expected to play an important role in gathering the diverse opinions of the youth and reflecting them in the party's policies. In particular, he is projected to focus on forming a consensus on the realistic problems of the younger generation and developing policies that meet their needs. Yang plans to expand the participation of young party members and strengthen their political capabilities. He is also expected to contribute to raising interest in the party by planning various programs and events for the youth.
Meanwhile, it is reported that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung requested cooperation from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the supply of fuel for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines. This is interpreted as an effort to emphasize the importance of the ROK-U.S. alliance and strengthen South Korea's security capabilities. Nuclear-powered submarines have excellent underwater operational capabilities and stealth, making them important for strengthening naval power. South Korea hopes that the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines will strengthen deterrence against potential threats from neighboring countries and contribute to safeguarding maritime sovereignty. This fuel supply request is expected to serve as an opportunity to further solidify strategic cooperation between South Korea and the United States. It is also expected to help inform the international community that South Korea's efforts to strengthen its security can contribute to regional stability.
In response, it is reported that U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his intention to 'approve' South Korea's request for fuel for nuclear-powered submarines. This is being evaluated as an example that once again confirms the strength of the ROK-U.S. alliance. The U.S. approval can be interpreted as expressing support for South Korea's efforts to strengthen its security, while emphasizing joint efforts for regional stability. This decision is expected to be an important stepping stone for strengthening the capabilities of the South Korean Navy, and U.S. support is expected to greatly help South Korea strengthen its defense capabilities. Furthermore, the two countries are expected to continue to strengthen cooperation in various fields to promote mutual benefits and achieve common security goals. In particular, joint responses to North Korea's nuclear threats and cooperation for regional stability are expected to be further strengthened.
