South Korea’s People Power Party (국민의힘) has called for the dismissal of Unification Minister Jeong Dong-yeong 정동영 and National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Lee Jong-seok 이종석, alleging they are pro-North Korea rather than proponents of Korean independence (자주파). The party expressed concern that the US-South Korea alliance has reached a dangerous level of strain. They accused the officials of actions that undermine the alliance and favor North Korea. This criticism follows recent statements and policies from the two officials that the People Power Party views as detrimental to South Korea’s security interests. The party believes their continued service poses a threat to national security and demands immediate action. The situation highlights rising tensions within South Korean politics regarding approaches to North Korea and the importance of the alliance with the United States.