On June 16, as a standoff unfolded between police and citizens at the Jamsil counting center located in the Handball Stadium at Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, and other party officials headed to the scene to mediate.
Jang shared an article on Facebook regarding the confrontation, urging, "They have crossed the line. Immediately cease attempts to enter." He added, "There will come a day when those responsible for today’s situation will be held accountable. I am heading to Olympic Park right now. I ask citizens to gather as well."
Park Jun-tae, the head of Jang's office, arrived at Olympic Park ahead of him and stated, "Jang and other People Power Party lawmakers are on their way. I have spoken with the chief of the Songpa Police Station. We have agreed not to use force until the lawmakers arrive and assess the situation to mediate."
He continued, "I believe we can respond calmly in the current situation. I will meet with the president of the Korean Sports Council to understand their demands and see if there are ways to cooperate. If there is even a slight possibility of citizens being labeled as rioters or if force is used, we will physically intervene to stop it."
In addition to Jang and Park, other members of the party's delegation, including Kim Mi-ae, the deputy floor leader, and lawmakers Kim Min-jeon, Seo Myung-ok, and Choi Su-jin, are also heading to Olympic Park. Senior member Kim Min-soo is on-site to assess the situation and mediate.
Meanwhile, police and the Korean Sports Council reportedly attempted to enter the counting center around 9 a.m. but retreated after facing resistance from citizens and are now seeking dialogue.
Jang shared an article on Facebook regarding the confrontation, urging, "They have crossed the line. Immediately cease attempts to enter." He added, "There will come a day when those responsible for today’s situation will be held accountable. I am heading to Olympic Park right now. I ask citizens to gather as well."
Park Jun-tae, the head of Jang's office, arrived at Olympic Park ahead of him and stated, "Jang and other People Power Party lawmakers are on their way. I have spoken with the chief of the Songpa Police Station. We have agreed not to use force until the lawmakers arrive and assess the situation to mediate."
He continued, "I believe we can respond calmly in the current situation. I will meet with the president of the Korean Sports Council to understand their demands and see if there are ways to cooperate. If there is even a slight possibility of citizens being labeled as rioters or if force is used, we will physically intervene to stop it."
In addition to Jang and Park, other members of the party's delegation, including Kim Mi-ae, the deputy floor leader, and lawmakers Kim Min-jeon, Seo Myung-ok, and Choi Su-jin, are also heading to Olympic Park. Senior member Kim Min-soo is on-site to assess the situation and mediate.
Meanwhile, police and the Korean Sports Council reportedly attempted to enter the counting center around 9 a.m. but retreated after facing resistance from citizens and are now seeking dialogue.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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