Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, concluded his campaign addressing the shortage of voting papers related to the June 3 local elections on July 25.
During a rally in Daegu, Jang emphasized the need for a special investigation into the Election Commission, which was recommended by the opposition party. He stated, "Let us unite our efforts to recommend and appoint a special investigator that the public can trust. Until a proper investigator is appointed and the investigation begins, we must ensure that the joint investigation team can conduct a thorough investigation and that the courts can hear the voices of the people."
He added, "Thanks to your efforts, we have breached the seemingly impenetrable walls of the central Election Commission and penetrated the server that seemed unbreakable. We have come this far through the sweat and tears of our patriotic citizens who have fought in the streets for over a decade. Now it is time for the National Assembly to respond."
Jang also raised his voice, asking, "If you still believe we should call it a flawed election, please raise your hand. Those who think we should not use the term 'fraudulent election' should also raise their hands."
The event was attended by current lawmakers from the Daegu region, including Kim Sang-hoon, Kang Dae-sik, Kim Seung-soo, Lee In-sun, Koo Ja-geun, and Lee Jin-sook. Party leadership members Kim Jae-won, Kim Min-soo, Shin Dong-wook, Jo Kwang-han, and Secretary General Jeong Hee-yong were also present.
Earlier that day, Jang attended a citizens' rally in Gimhae, where he criticized reports alleging manipulation of the Election Commission's voter turnout figures. He questioned, "If voter turnout can be manipulated, what is the point of verifying our identification at polling stations, having dozens of observers, or rechecking after electronic counting?"
He further stated, "While the court issued a warrant for the Election Commission's server, it rejected a warrant for the staff's group chat. We cannot trust either the joint investigation team or the courts. We must raise our voices and act to ensure continuous oversight."
Meanwhile, Jang is expected to continue attending the Jamsil Olympic Park rally in a personal capacity.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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