The Democratic Party expressed doubts on July 28 about the People Power Party's commitment to swiftly passing the Election Commission Special Investigation Bill, stating, "We will strive for it to be addressed in the National Assembly on the 30th."
Lee Joo-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, made the remarks after a policy meeting with reporters, saying, "If they recognize the need for a prompt investigation, there should be no reason to delay through excessive demands related to the special investigation."
She further pointed out, "Once the special investigation is established, many allegations arising from the recent local elections will become subjects of investigation. I suspect they are stalling the agreement by raising various issues."
Lee also noted, "It is quite frustrating for us. Is there any reason not to conduct an immediate recount now that the Election Commission has accepted it?"
Meanwhile, the National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee is set to discuss the Election Commission Special Investigation Bill today. While both parties have agreed on the method for recommending candidates for the special investigation, they remain divided on the scope and targets of the investigation.
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