Jang Donghyuk: "Special Committee for Election Commission Reform Needed... We Will Hold All Responsible to Account"

Jang Proposes National Assembly-Level Special Committee for Election Commission Reform

On June 5, Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, called for the establishment of a National Assembly-level “Special Committee for the Reform of the National Election Commission” and demanded a thorough investigation into the ballot paper shortage incident as well as accountability for those responsible.

Through social media that day, Jang stated, “Reforming the National Election Commission has gone beyond the point of being left to the organization itself,” and emphasized, “We must uncover the truth and hold those responsible to account.”

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, arrived at the Handball Arena in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul, where the ballot box counting for Jamsil 7-dong was underway on the 5th, and spoke holding a loudspeaker. Photo by Yonhap News.

He asserted, “The recent ballot paper shortage incident has undermined the fairness of the election and poses a serious threat to liberal democracy,” adding, “A special committee for the reform of the National Election Commission must be established by the National Assembly without delay.”

He continued, “The President has also ordered a clear investigation into accountability, and the Democratic Party has no reason to oppose this,” stressing, “A parliamentary investigation and the appointment of a special prosecutor should be launched immediately.”

Jang also called for the resignation of Noh Taeak, Chairperson of the National Election Commission, Heo Cheolhun, Secretary-General, and all members of the Commission. He emphasized, “If they refuse, the People Power Party will immediately seek their impeachment.”

He further stated, “If the Democratic Party blocks efforts to uncover the truth and reform the Election Commission, it would be admitting to being an accomplice of the Commission,” and added, “How this incident is resolved could determine the future of democracy in South Korea.”

On the morning of June 5, Jang planned to visit the ballot counting center in Jamsil 7-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, where protesters and police were facing off, and then head to the Seoul Metropolitan Election Commission.

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