Summary
- The leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) opposes granting a special pardon to a former South Gyeongsang Province governor convicted in an online rigging case.
- Han Dong-hoon stated concerns about reinstating the rights of someone who has not shown regret for their actions against democracy.
- If the special pardon is granted, the former governor could potentially run in the next presidential election in 2027.
- The presidential office remains cautious about this politically sensitive issue.
