Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform Party, speaks at a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly on June 11. [Photo: Yonhap News]
Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the Reform Party, called for the right to recommend a special prosecutor regarding the shortage of voting papers. He argued that if the Democratic Party and the People Power Party do not trust each other's special prosecutor recommendations, the Reform Party's nominee could serve as a viable alternative.
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Lee stated, "The Democratic Party initiated a culture where the ruling party's willingness to uncover the truth is judged by whether they accept a special prosecutor. The standards should not bend depending on the party involved." He urged the Democratic Party to accept the special prosecutor.
Lee asserted that the Reform Party should exercise the right to recommend a special prosecutor, pointing out the current distrust between the Democratic Party and the People Power Party. He said, "The Reform Party has fought against conspiracy theories for seven years and has no reason to be beholden to power. Is there a more suitable recommender than us?"
He added, "We will recommend someone who maintains a sense of balance. For example, it is possible for the People Power Party and the Reform Party to each recommend one candidate for the president to choose from. This approach would ensure fairness."
The Reform Party also expressed its intention to actively participate in the national investigation reported to the plenary session. Lee emphasized, "The Reform Party has been engaged in logical debates with those promoting false election theories and has continuously communicated with the election commission. If the Reform Party is excluded from the national investigation, it would be an incomprehensible omission."
Additionally, during the Supreme Council meeting, Lee proposed several measures, including specifying public hearings in the national investigation plan, adopting official records of statements and damage from universities nationwide, and legislating the recommendation of reform bodies for the younger generation.
He stated, "Without restoring trust in elections, democracy will struggle to thrive. I urge the Democratic Party to demonstrate a level of urgency that exceeds the speed at which they pushed through various special prosecutors during this administration."
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Lee stated, "The Democratic Party initiated a culture where the ruling party's willingness to uncover the truth is judged by whether they accept a special prosecutor. The standards should not bend depending on the party involved." He urged the Democratic Party to accept the special prosecutor.
Lee asserted that the Reform Party should exercise the right to recommend a special prosecutor, pointing out the current distrust between the Democratic Party and the People Power Party. He said, "The Reform Party has fought against conspiracy theories for seven years and has no reason to be beholden to power. Is there a more suitable recommender than us?"
He added, "We will recommend someone who maintains a sense of balance. For example, it is possible for the People Power Party and the Reform Party to each recommend one candidate for the president to choose from. This approach would ensure fairness."
The Reform Party also expressed its intention to actively participate in the national investigation reported to the plenary session. Lee emphasized, "The Reform Party has been engaged in logical debates with those promoting false election theories and has continuously communicated with the election commission. If the Reform Party is excluded from the national investigation, it would be an incomprehensible omission."
Additionally, during the Supreme Council meeting, Lee proposed several measures, including specifying public hearings in the national investigation plan, adopting official records of statements and damage from universities nationwide, and legislating the recommendation of reform bodies for the younger generation.
He stated, "Without restoring trust in elections, democracy will struggle to thrive. I urge the Democratic Party to demonstrate a level of urgency that exceeds the speed at which they pushed through various special prosecutors during this administration."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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