The Democratic Party announced it will submit a special prosecutor bill this week to address the ballot shortage issue. The party warned the People Power Party against politicizing the matter.
Han Byeong-do, the party's acting leader and floor leader, stated during a Supreme Council meeting, "We will introduce a special prosecutor to uncover the truth behind the incident and hold accountable those responsible for the Election Commission's structural incompetence and internal corruption." He added, "Everyone responsible, regardless of their position, must face legal consequences."
He also accused the People Power Party of attempting to use citizens' voting rights as a political tool. While the Democratic Party insists that political considerations should be excluded from the third-party recommendation for the special prosecutor, the People Power Party argues that the opposition should lead the selection process.
In response, Supreme Council member Hwang Myeong-seon criticized the People Power Party for trying to exclude the Democratic Party from the special prosecutor recommendation, stating, "If the People Power Party lacks the will to uncover the truth, they should step back and not obstruct the process."
Hwang emphasized that the ballot shortage issue is not merely an administrative error but a violation of citizens' voting rights, asserting, "We will leave no room for doubt regarding this matter."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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