The Democratic Party of Korea expressed its opposition on June 7 to visiting Olympic Park, where protests related to voting mismanagement during the June 3 local elections are taking place.
During an emergency press briefing, floor leader Han Byeong-do stated, "We currently have no plans to visit the site."
Kim Han-kyu, the party's deputy policy chief, added, "We do not want politicians to participate in the protests and politicize the situation. It does not seem appropriate for either party to exploit this situation for political gain. The media is conveying the circumstances and claims from the site, and we are closely monitoring the statements from participants on social media."
Additionally, Han announced plans to submit a request for a national investigation into the election commission's handling of the situation on June 8. He indicated that if the People Power Party agrees, the investigation could proceed as early as next week. He expressed optimism that a consensus between the parties would facilitate a smooth investigation.
Han emphasized to the People Power Party, "If you are sincere about the national investigation, the party leadership should not incite crowds at the Olympic Park demanding a re-election. Instead, they should sit down with the Democratic Party in the National Assembly to initiate an immediate investigation and institutional improvements, which is the responsible stance of a political party."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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