Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, criticized Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party on July 10 for being preoccupied with conspiracy theories about election fraud related to the shortage of ballots in the June 3 local elections.
During a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Han stated, "The People Power Party is demanding a special investigation solely from the opposition and is using this situation as a tool for political strife."
He further emphasized, "While the People Power Party claims to support reforming the Election Commission, it is passive about constitutional amendments aimed at dismantling the commission."
Han expressed the need for a fair special investigation that the public can accept, suggesting that a third party, such as the Korean Bar Association, should be involved in the recommendation process.
Additionally, he announced that the Democratic Party would thoroughly investigate internal corruption within the Election Commission and overall accountability through the special investigation law proposed the previous day.
He also highlighted that the three reform bills concerning the Election Commission include measures to transition the chairperson to a full-time position, expand the number of standing commissioners, and incorporate external personnel, aiming to uproot outdated practices within the commission. Han pledged that the Democratic Party would take the lead in safeguarding citizens' voting rights and restoring the integrity of the election management system.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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