Seoul: Governing People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon made notable remarks during a Supreme Council meeting on Monday, emphasizing the necessity for the party to fulfill the public's rising expectations for change. This comes in light of the recent conviction of Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung by the Seoul Central District Court for violating the Election Act. Han further committed to not taking advantage of the opposition's difficulties, sending a clear message against complacency within his own party. According to Yonhap News Agency, Han's challenge lies in rapidly actualizing his commitment to rejuvenate the party, which has been perceived as sluggish. The judicial challenges facing the DP leader could provide a temporary respite for the PPP, which has been under constant scrutiny regarding power broker Myung Tae-kyun's alleged involvement in a by-election scandal two years ago. President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent apology during a press conference on November 7 may have contributed to a rise in his and the PPP's approval ratings. The latest Realmeter poll shows an increase in the president's approval rating from 17 percent to 23.7 percent. Notably, in Daegu and North Gyeongsang, areas known as conservative strongholds, his approval rating jumped to 37 percent. However, despite this improvement, over 70 percent of voters still hold a negative view of the president, indicating that the bounce in approval ratings is not substantial enough to be considered a turning point. The public's perception of fairness is crucial, and they are poised to question the government's and the PPP's actions. There is growing curiosity about why the prosecution has been slow to investigate the alleged connections between the power broker and the presidential couple. The DP, after weathering the recent court ruling, is likely to intensify its focus on alleged abuses of power involving the first lady, questioning the lack of investigative action despite ongoing trials involving the DP leader and his wife. Han's pr omise to transform the party in line with public expectations is vital. The presidential office must also fulfill the commitments made by the president in his press conference. Delays in addressing these issues could lead to significant challenges for the PPP in the near future.