Kang Jun-hyun, the chief spokesperson for the Democratic Party, criticized Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party on June 7 for politicizing the Election Commission's management of ballots, urging him to stop the political theatrics aimed at gaining political leverage.
During a press briefing at the National Assembly, Kang noted, "There is a growing sentiment within the People Power Party to blame all causes and responsibilities on President Lee Jae-myung."
He expressed concern over the party's tendency to obscure its core issues and engage in relentless attacks, stating, "The fundamental problem lies in the poor election management caused by a shortage of ballots."
Kang emphasized that while the Election Commission is an independent body under the Constitution, the government and ruling party have not shied away from addressing the issues. He added, "The Democratic Party has committed to all accountability measures, including a national investigation, and we are also considering reforming the Election Commission."
He further pointed out, "President Lee has also declared a firm commitment to holding the Election Commission accountable," and criticized the People Power Party for solely blaming the president while ignoring the real issues at hand.
Kang concluded by stating, "One of the significant messages from this election is a warning to the People Power Party, and I hope they take it to heart. If they wish to call for a national investigation or a special prosecutor, they must first cooperate in the formation of the National Assembly's second half of the term."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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