The Democratic Party criticized Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, on June 12 for advocating a full re-election following issues with the Election Commission's handling of ballots during the June 3 local elections and by-elections. The party stated that Jang's stance is no different from that of far-right groups and urged him to demonstrate more rational and logical political behavior.
Kang Jun-hyun, the party's chief spokesperson, expressed suspicion that Jang's push for re-election is an attempt to find a way to prolong his leadership amid internal blame for the party's electoral losses. "There is a fundamental difference between improving the management of elections and denying the electoral system itself," he added.
Kang also emphasized that even within the People Power Party's younger faction, there is opposition to Jang's call for re-elections.
Additionally, Kang noted that a recent meeting between the National Assembly Speaker and the leaders of both parties reached a consensus on the schedule for adopting a plan for a national investigation. He mentioned that Hong Ik-pyo, the chief of the Democratic Party's policy committee, had indicated that the party would accept a special investigation if there was bipartisan agreement.
Meanwhile, during the previous day's plenary session, the national investigation requests submitted by both parties were reported. Since both sides agree on the necessity of a national investigation, it is expected that discussions on the composition of a special committee will take place soon.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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