The Democratic Party announced on June 18 that it will not tolerate allegations of election fraud made by the People Power Party, following a ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections and the National Assembly by-elections.
During a general assembly meeting at the National Assembly, Jung Cheong-rae, the party leader, stated, "The People Power Party is engaging in acts of election denial."
He emphasized that since the plan for a national investigation is being processed with bipartisan agreement, it is now time to focus on the essence of the matter and work together on thorough fact-finding, effective prevention measures, and fundamental reforms.
Floor leader Han Byeong-do also remarked, "We will create a comprehensive reform plan to overhaul the poorly managed Election Commission," urging members of the special investigation committee to conduct a serious and thorough inquiry into the allegations.
After the assembly, spokesperson Lee Joo-hee told reporters, "Through the special investigation committee, the Democratic Party will clarify the facts and derive thorough institutional improvements through a task force dedicated to protecting citizens' voting rights within the party."
If the national investigation plan is adopted in the assembly, it will initiate a minimum 45-day investigation. Extensions may be added if deemed necessary.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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