Jang Dong-hyuk: Young People Calling for Election Integrity Shouldn't Be Boxed In by Conspiracy Theories

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, asserted that young people who are raising concerns about election fraud should not be confined to conspiracy theories.

On June 12, Jang posted on his Facebook, stating, "Our youth and citizens are fighting for the freedom and democracy of South Korea. Meanwhile, some are preoccupied with semantic disputes."

He emphasized, "Regardless of how one labels the shortage of ballots, the core issue is the deprivation of voting rights. When it is called election fraud, it is dismissed as far-right. If one claims election fraud, they are labeled as a conspiracy theorist. They are trying to strip away the freedom of citizens to call it election fraud."

Jang criticized those who fear the truth being revealed, saying, "They attempt to dismiss the passionate claims of youth as conspiracy theories and undermine the momentum of citizens' voluntary resistance by labeling it as far-right."

He added, "If you want to call it a flawed election, you can do so. Whatever you call it is your freedom. However, we must not confine the pure voices of youth calling it election fraud to a conspiracy theory framework."

Jang concluded, "Just as anyone has the freedom to enjoy a Starbucks, anyone has the freedom to shout about election fraud. That is the democracy our youth are trying to protect. Forty-four percent of the public supports a complete re-election, with 67% of those in their 20s and 62% in their 30s in favor. Do not stifle the freedom to shout. Do not obstruct the resistance in the public square. Ultimately, the truth will be revealed, and justice will prevail."