Jang Donghyuk: "Third-Party Special Prosecutor for NEC Is a 'Bed Special Prosecutor'... The Opposition Must Lead"

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, criticized the ruling party's proposal for a special prosecutor recommended by a third party regarding the "shortage of ballot papers" incident during the 9th nationwide local elections overseen by the National Election Commission. On July 6, 2026, he called it a "bed special prosecutor operation," adding, "What the public wants is a special prosecutor recommended by the opposition, with an unlimited scope of investigation."

Attending the Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly that morning, Jang stated, "The Democratic Party's proposal is just talk of a special prosecutor, like during the Unification Church special prosecution, but in reality, they plan to lie down and drag out time until the special prosecutor is ultimately scrapped."

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on July 6, 2026. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

Jang further said, "It was the Democratic Party that brought the National Election Commission to this state, yet they claim that a third-party-recommended special prosecutor is realistic and fair. If that is the case, are they admitting that all the special prosecutor bills they have pushed through so far were unrealistic and unfair?"

He continued, "They want to limit the scope of investigation to just this incident (the ballot paper shortage) and the internal workings of the National Election Commission. This is an irresponsible refusal to uncover the truth," adding, "Given that it has already been revealed that Democratic Party Assemblywoman Seo Youngkyo and former NEC Chairman Noh Taeak spoke on the phone on election day, such a restriction is completely illogical."

Jang also argued, "This special prosecutor was demanded by the people from the very beginning, and it was the people who pushed the Democratic Party to accept it. Even now, Wi Cheolhwan, a close associate of President Lee Jaemyung, controls the National Election Commission. If the ruling party continues to resist with this 'bed special prosecutor' tactic, it will only accelerate the downfall of the administration."

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