People Power Party's Gwangju Chapter to Launch 'Conservative Revival' Political Academy in November

The People Power Party's (PPP) Gwangju chapter is garnering attention in local political circles as it prepares to launch its political academy on November 15, under the banner of 'conservative revival.' This initiative is seen as a key strategy for the PPP's Gwangju chapter to strengthen its support base and promote conservative values within the region.

The PPP's Gwangju chapter officially announced its plans to operate the political academy through a press release on November 3, 2025, revealing specific details about the curriculum and faculty. A representative from the Gwangju chapter stated, "We aim to contribute practically to spreading sound conservative values in the local community and expanding citizen participation in politics through this political academy." They added, "We have prepared various programs to help Gwangju citizens better understand conservative values and actively participate in the development of the local community."

The political academy is scheduled to begin on November 15, 2025, and will consist of a total of six special lectures until December 17. The PPP's Gwangju chapter plans to invite experts from various fields, including politics, economics, and society, to provide in-depth lectures. The goal is to provide students with a broad range of knowledge and a balanced perspective. It was emphasized that the program will focus on encouraging student participation through real-world case studies and discussions, going beyond simple theoretical education.

Former National Assembly member Lee Jung-hyun has been appointed as the president of the PPP's Gwangju chapter political academy and will oversee the overall operation. Lee will play a key role in the academy's operations, including curriculum development and faculty recruitment, and will actively support the successful operation of the academy. The PPP's Gwangju chapter anticipates that Lee's extensive political experience and leadership will greatly contribute to the academy's development.

Lee Jung-hyun stated, "I will devote all my efforts to providing high-quality political education opportunities to Gwangju citizens and nurturing talent that can contribute to the development of the local community." He emphasized, "We will shed new light on conservative values through the political academy and create a channel for sincere communication with citizens." Lee added that he will do his best to ensure that the political academy contributes to strengthening the political capabilities of Gwangju citizens, beyond being just an educational institution.

The faculty of the political academy includes experts representing various fields, such as Kim Min-soo, a member of the PPP's Supreme Council, Cho Jung-gwan, a professor of political science and diplomacy at Chonnam National University, and Yoon Sang-hyun, a member of the National Assembly. They are expected to provide students with in-depth knowledge and insights through lectures on various fields, including politics, economics, and society. The PPP's Gwangju chapter expects that the expertise and experience of the faculty will be of practical help to the students.

Kim Min-soo, a member of the Supreme Council, will broaden the political perspective of the students through lectures on the current political situation and future vision of South Korea. He is expected to provide an in-depth analysis of recent political issues, along with a forecast of changes in future society. Kim stated, "I hope to motivate Gwangju citizens to look positively at the future of South Korea and actively participate through this lecture."

Professor Cho Jung-gwan plans to provide an international perspective through an analysis of changes in the international situation and the challenges facing Korean diplomacy. He is expected to present the direction Korea should take in the rapidly changing international order and emphasize the importance of diplomatic strategy. Professor Cho emphasized, "In order for Korea to survive and prosper in the global era, an accurate understanding of the international situation and an active diplomatic strategy are essential."

Assemblyman Yoon Sang-hyun is expected to share his vivid experiences in the legislative process and policy decision-making, encouraging students to participate in politics. Based on his experience in the National Assembly, he plans to explain the actual legislative process and policy decision-making process, and present concrete examples of how citizens' political participation can lead to social change. Yoon emphasized, "Active political participation by citizens is the most important element in creating a healthy democratic society."

The PPP's Gwangju chapter plans to strengthen communication with the local community and expand the party's support base through the operation of the political academy. In addition, it plans to actively support the talent produced through the political academy to contribute to the development of the local community. The PPP's Gwangju chapter expects the political academy to contribute to the development of the Gwangju community and play an important role in strengthening the political capabilities of citizens. It stated that it will spare no support for the operation of the political academy to this end.

In addition to the political academy, the PPP's Gwangju chapter is operating various citizen participation programs to strengthen communication with the local community. It is actively participating in gathering opinions from citizens and solving local community problems through regular meetings and volunteer activities. The PPP's Gwangju chapter stated that it will continue to listen to the voices of citizens and work tirelessly for the development of the local community.