The Democratic Party has criticized the People Power Party for its decision to seek re-elections in six regions (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Ulsan, and Jeonnam-Gwangju) following the June 3 local elections, calling it a "de facto declaration of election dispute" and accusing the party of promoting baseless conspiracy theories about election fraud. People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk has indicated that this move could lead to nationwide re-elections.
During a briefing at the National Assembly, Kang Jun-hyun stated, "The People Power Party's reckless actions have completely distorted the essence of the issue."
Kang emphasized the seriousness of the shortage of ballots reported by the election commission, stating it infringes on citizens' voting rights and must be thoroughly investigated. He noted that the National Assembly is planning a government investigation, and President Lee Jae-myung has called for accountability in accordance with the law and principles.
He also highlighted that a joint investigation team from the police and prosecutors is accelerating its inquiry by searching and analyzing electronic data stored on the election commission's servers.
Kang pointed out, "Before even following proper procedures, the People Power Party has rushed to demand re-elections. It is no surprise that there is internal opposition within the party against the push for re-elections."
Additionally, Kang raised suspicions that Jang may be attempting to eliminate uncomfortable figures within the party to maintain his leadership, stating, "It is questionable for the People Power Party to demand re-elections even for the Seoul mayoral election, where their own candidate was elected."
He concluded by asserting, "The People Power Party has dragged the far-right's unfounded election fraud delusions into the political arena. We cannot overlook their repeated old-fashioned political tactics. They must immediately cease their indiscriminate re-election requests and conspiratorial rhetoric and cooperate to improve citizens' voting rights."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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