Hong graduated in Yeungnam High School and later pursuit in his studies in Public Administration at of Korea University.
He was formerly the chairperson of the Saenuri Party (then Grand National Party). He stepped down as the chairperson in December 9, 2011. South Gyeongsang Province.
Hong June-pyo is known to have strong right-wing conservative characteristics.
His proposals of reforming the Saenuri Party (then Grand National Party) was met with resistance from the reformists. On Park Won-soon
On October 20, 2011, Hong criticized Park Won-soon"s The Beautiful Foundation (아름다운재단) for sending money to left-wing citizen groups.
Hong was known to have generated much criticism against Park Won-soon, about Park"s possible allegation of extorting tax money for his oversea visits. On the former Grand National Party.