Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, stated on July 7 that he will actively consider a proposal from the National Assembly's special committee to conduct a recount of the 2.47 million ballots remaining at the Olympic Park handball venue.
During a meeting of the party's floor leadership, Han emphasized the need to clarify the reality behind the ballot shortage and to establish accountability.
He added, "The Democratic Party has already decided to pursue a special investigation law as a party position and has suggested a third-party recommendation method for political disputes. Meanwhile, the People Power Party is demanding a recommendation solely from the opposition, considering political advantages and disadvantages."
Han urged the People Power Party to stop attempting to politicize citizens' voting rights and to focus on uncovering the substantive truth.
Additionally, Yoon Sang-hyun, chair of the National Assembly's special committee, noted on July 5 that the cost of renting the venue until July 10 would be approximately 200 million won, but conducting a recount with mobilized personnel is estimated to cost around 50 million won. The Democratic Party's response to Yoon's call for a public recount suggests that discussions on the recount are set to intensify.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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