The Democratic Party announced plans to pursue a national investigation into the shortage of voting papers that occurred at polling stations in Songpa District, Seoul, during the June 3 local elections. Han Byeong-do, the party's floor leader, stated that the People Power Party is also taking the situation seriously, and they will work together to conduct a swift and thorough investigation.
In a press conference following the National Assembly session on June 5, Han described the voting paper shortage as "an incomprehensible and outrageous situation." He emphasized, "We will push for a national investigation. This is an opportunity to implement bold reforms within the National Election Commission to regain public trust."
Han noted that with the election of the new National Assembly leadership, including Chairman Jo Geum-sik, and the People Power Party's serious approach to the matter, they aim to initiate the investigation as quickly as possible.
He stated, "With the chairman elected, there should be no disagreements between the ruling and opposition parties on this issue. If there is consensus, we can proceed with the investigation in any format or method. We will explore ways to expedite this process in consultation with Chairman Jo and the People Power Party rather than through the regular committee channels."
However, Han acknowledged that discussions regarding the specific timing and methods of the investigation have not yet taken place. He asserted, "The Democratic Party is committed to ensuring that nothing undermines public trust. There are even movements attempting to spread false claims of electoral fraud, and we will clarify the truth to restore public confidence."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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