People Power Party Calls for Special Investigation into Ballot Shortage

People Power Party officials are urging the Democratic Party to accept a special investigation into the ballot shortage that occurred during the June 3 local elections, stating that only a special investigation recommended by their party can uncover the truth.

During a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly on the 25th, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, warned that rejecting the special investigation could serve as a catalyst for the government's downfall.

He referred to the National Assembly's inquiry the previous day, highlighting the response from former National Election Commission Chairman Noh Tae-ak, who said he could not recall details regarding the ballot shortage. Jang emphasized that the only way to jog memories is through a special investigation focused on restoring voting rights.

Jang criticized Wi Cheol-hwan, the acting chairman of the National Election Commission, stating, "I shouted that he is not a friend of the president," and asserted that a special investigation is necessary to determine the president's accountability. He warned that if the special investigation is ultimately rejected, it could provoke a revolutionary level of public resistance.

He also pointed out that 16 key witnesses failed to appear during the inquiry, only showing up reluctantly after facing public criticism. He asserted that they would not be able to resist a special investigation with such arrogance.

Jang remarked, "Now is not the time to discuss constitutional amendments. Mentioning amendments now is merely focusing on personal interests." He claimed that if the Democratic Party refuses the special investigation, it would only be admitting that the election commission, Lee Jae-myung, and the Democratic Party are all in collusion.

Jeong Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, expressed skepticism about the ongoing national assembly inquiry, questioning its significance given the tardy attendance of election commission members. He labeled their behavior as insubordination to the public.

Jeong stated that the election commission's dismissive attitude toward the public and the National Assembly stems from the Democratic Party's uncooperative stance regarding the inquiry. He reiterated the need to proceed with a special investigation immediately, asserting that the limitations of the Democratic Party-led inquiry are evident.