Far-Right YouTuber Ko Sung-kook Slams Jeon Han-gil’s Departure from People Power Party as “Defeatism”
Ko Sung-kook, a prominent far-right YouTuber and member of the People Power Party (PPP), has sharply criticized the decision of former Korean history lecturer Jeon Han-gil to leave the party, labeling the move as “hollow defeatism” and an insult to right-wing citizens.
During a live broadcast on his YouTube channel, “Ko Sung-kook TV,” on April 8, 2026, Ko argued that Jeon’s departure is a betrayal of the current political struggle. Ko asserted that the party leadership under Jang Dong-hyeok has remained resilient despite unfavorable internal dynamics, fighting against those he described as “opportunistic traitors,” specifically naming Han Dong-hoon and Oh Se-hoon. According to Ko, the current climate demands that more supporters join the PPP to strengthen Jang Dong-hyeok’s leadership, making Jeon’s exit a move that runs completely contrary to the efforts of freedom-wing citizens.
The conflict centers on Jeon’s stated reasons for leaving the party. Jeon has claimed that battling within the established political system is futile and that upcoming local elections hold little meaning. Ko responded with indignation, questioning if Jeon is suggesting that political engagement should be abandoned entirely. Ko argued that such a stance mocks and ridicules the history of victory and the decade-long struggles of the South Korean right wing since the nation’s founding.
Jeon Han-gil, who has also argued that U.S. Intervention is necessary to protect the “Free Republic of Korea,” has drawn further attention for his post-party activities. Reports indicate Jeon has made unconventional remarks about selling umbrellas for 20,000 won in front of U.S. Military bases, suggesting a pivot away from traditional political participation.
Ko continues to insist that the party must evolve into a “combative” organization for the freedom-wing right, maintaining that supporting the Jang Dong-hyeok leadership is the only viable path forward.
This public fallout underscores the deep ideological fractures and volatility currently simmering within the South Korean far-right movement, as figures clash over the best strategy to maintain political influence.
Even as Jeon has moved toward a more external and skeptical view of the domestic political process, Ko’s reaction highlights a demand for aggressive, institutional loyalty among the party’s most conservative flank. Recent reports have questioned whether Jeon’s transition to an “umbrella seller” is a symbolic gesture or a genuine break from his previous political aspirations.
