Jang Donghyuk Urges President Lee to Drop Trial Cancellation... Says Refusing Special Prosecutor Is an Admission of Guilt

Regarding the Ballot Shortage:
"Must Agree to Discuss a Special Prosecutor"

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, criticized President Lee Jaemyung, saying, "First, cleanly give up on getting your trial canceled. The ruling party would have ten times more time to devote to people's livelihoods."

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is holding a press conference on current issues such as the shortage of ballots at the National Assembly on the 9th. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

On June 14, through Facebook, Jang stated, "No matter how much you talk about the duties of the ruling party, nothing will change if you neglect your own responsibilities." This remark was aimed at President Lee, who had emphasized the "duties of the ruling party," mentioning "dialogue and communication" and "inclusion and integration" through social media the previous day.

Regarding President Lee's post, Jang commented, "There is not a single line to discard. I'm not being sarcastic, I mean it." He then questioned, "The issue is, how has someone who understands so well actually acted until now? In that lengthy post, was there even one thing you actually kept?"

He continued, "You speak of passion for the greater good, not personal gain. But someone who has spent an entire year undermining the nation's judicial system just to avoid prison has no right to say that."

Jang also said, "It seems you must be quite exhausted, fighting tooth and nail between pro-Lee Jaemyung and pro-Jeong Chungrae factions. Seeing you post such a message even while on an overseas trip proves it." He added, "If you want the ruling party to change, you must first change yourself."

Finally, he remarked, "Let me say again, it's a really good post. If you would only put these words into action, you could be a good president and lead a good ruling party," adding pointedly, "I just hope you don't say, 'He actually believed any of that.'"

Regarding the shortage of ballots incident, he called for the introduction of a special prosecutor. Jang insisted, "If you refuse a special prosecutor, the reason is that President Lee, the Democratic Party, and the National Election Commission are all accomplices," and added, "It's because there are more things they want to hide."

He stressed, "If you are truly blameless, you should immediately agree to special prosecutor discussions. The investigation should be entrusted to a special prosecutor recommended by the People Power Party. Only then can the public trust the process."

He further stated, "Refusing a special prosecutor amounts to a 'confession of being accomplices.' Refusing a special prosecutor will trigger the downfall of the administration."

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