The Democratic Party announced on July 6 that it will submit a special prosecutor bill this week to address the ongoing ballot shortage crisis. The party warned the People Power Party against politicizing the issue.
During a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party, stated, "We will introduce a special prosecutor to uncover the truth behind the incident and hold accountable those responsible for the Election Commission's structural incompetence and internal corruption." He added, "Everyone responsible, regardless of their position, must face legal consequences."
Han also accused the People Power Party of attempting to use citizens' voting rights as a tool for political conflict. While the Democratic Party insists that political considerations should be excluded from the third recommendation for the special prosecutor, the People Power Party argues that the opposition should lead the appointment.
In response, Supreme Council member Hwang Myeong-seon stated, "The People Power Party is trying to push the Democratic Party out of the special prosecutor recommendation process, indicating a lack of willingness to uncover the truth. If they are not committed to this, they should step back and not hinder progress."
Hwang emphasized that the ballot shortage issue is not merely an administrative error but a violation of citizens' voting rights, asserting, "We will leave no doubts regarding this matter."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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