The People Power Party urged Lee Tae-han, the special prosecutor investigating allegations of voter rights violations during the June 3 local elections, to conduct a thorough investigation without yielding to any external pressure.
Jang Dong-hyuk, the party's leader, emphasized on Facebook on August 18 that this special prosecutor is a historic 'People's Special Investigation' initiated by citizens, stating, "We must never forget the voices of the citizens at Olympic Park."
He added, "The restoration of voting rights, reform of the Election Commission, and changes to the electoral system depend on this special investigation. No one knows where this will lead, but one thing is clear: the public will be watching closely until the end."
Park Chung-kwon, the party's chief spokesperson, also commented, saying, "What happens from now on is crucial. We must focus solely on uncovering the truth, without considering political advantages or disadvantages. The special prosecutor must thoroughly investigate what went wrong, why, and how, reflecting the public's desire for the restoration of voting rights."
He further stated, "If necessary, we must uncover any allegations of electronic manipulation without any sacred cows, leaving no stone unturned. We will closely monitor whether the special prosecutor can deliver results that the public can accept, even in the face of powerful interests."
Meanwhile, President Lee Jae-myung appointed Lee Tae-han, a non-standing member of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, as the special prosecutor for the Election Commission. The special investigation team is expected to accelerate its work by receiving information from the joint investigation team formed in June, which includes search and seizure operations and interviews with related parties. The team will undergo preparation procedures, including forming a task force and setting up an office, for up to 20 days before investigating allegations related to the Election Commission for a maximum of 150 days. The special investigation team will consist of up to 165 members, including five special prosecutors and 20 dispatched prosecutors.
In a meeting with reporters, the special prosecutor stated, "The most important duty of the special investigation is to uncover the substantive truth based on facts and evidence, without political considerations or biases. We will not pre-determine conclusions that favor or disadvantage either the ruling or opposition parties or the Election Commission. Our investigation will be based solely on law, principles, and objective evidence and facts."
Jang Dong-hyuk, the party's leader, emphasized on Facebook on August 18 that this special prosecutor is a historic 'People's Special Investigation' initiated by citizens, stating, "We must never forget the voices of the citizens at Olympic Park."
He added, "The restoration of voting rights, reform of the Election Commission, and changes to the electoral system depend on this special investigation. No one knows where this will lead, but one thing is clear: the public will be watching closely until the end."
Park Chung-kwon, the party's chief spokesperson, also commented, saying, "What happens from now on is crucial. We must focus solely on uncovering the truth, without considering political advantages or disadvantages. The special prosecutor must thoroughly investigate what went wrong, why, and how, reflecting the public's desire for the restoration of voting rights."
He further stated, "If necessary, we must uncover any allegations of electronic manipulation without any sacred cows, leaving no stone unturned. We will closely monitor whether the special prosecutor can deliver results that the public can accept, even in the face of powerful interests."
Meanwhile, President Lee Jae-myung appointed Lee Tae-han, a non-standing member of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, as the special prosecutor for the Election Commission. The special investigation team is expected to accelerate its work by receiving information from the joint investigation team formed in June, which includes search and seizure operations and interviews with related parties. The team will undergo preparation procedures, including forming a task force and setting up an office, for up to 20 days before investigating allegations related to the Election Commission for a maximum of 150 days. The special investigation team will consist of up to 165 members, including five special prosecutors and 20 dispatched prosecutors.
In a meeting with reporters, the special prosecutor stated, "The most important duty of the special investigation is to uncover the substantive truth based on facts and evidence, without political considerations or biases. We will not pre-determine conclusions that favor or disadvantage either the ruling or opposition parties or the Election Commission. Our investigation will be based solely on law, principles, and objective evidence and facts."
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