Jang Calls for Special Prosecutor to Investigate Central Election Commission Server over False Turnout Data Allegations

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, stated on July 23 that the Joint Investigation Headquarters of the prosecution and police, which is investigating the 'ballot paper shortage incident,' has discovered indications that officials at the Central and Gyeonggi Provincial Election Commissions inputted false voter turnout figures and has begun a search and seizure. He emphasized, "The special prosecutor's investigation must include a search and seizure of the Central Election Commission's server."

After the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly earlier that morning, Jang met with reporters and remarked, "If the Election Commission has inputted false voter turnout figures, is this a case of incompetence or election fraud? This issue should not be dismissed as a conspiracy theory; instead, a thorough investigation is needed to fully reveal the facts and resolve the public's doubts."

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on July 23, 2026. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

Earlier that day, the Joint Investigation Headquarters announced that it had discovered evidence that officials at the Central and Gyeonggi Election Commissions inputted false voter turnout figures, and that it would conduct search and seizure operations on those involved, citing the charges of forgery of official electronic records and obstruction of official duties.

Jang stated, "Ultimately, this should be considered as proceeding with a search and seizure of the Election Commission's server. Since such a grave issue has occurred, if necessary, the activities of the National Assembly's Special Parliamentary Investigation Committee into the ballot paper shortage should be extended to thoroughly uncover all problems and suspicions."

Regarding the special prosecutor, whose selection process was agreed upon by both parties, he added, "The scope of the investigation should not be limited to just the ballot paper shortage. Computerized manipulation of the voting process and other suspicions must also be investigated. It is essential that the special prosecutor's mandate explicitly includes the Central Election Commission's server."

Jang further stressed, "Above all, if a special prosecutor who can satisfy the public is not nominated and appointed, the subsequent public anger and backlash will engulf the entire political community without regard to party lines. Appointing a special prosecutor that meets the public's expectations and thoroughly revealing the truth is the only way to respond to the voices of citizens currently defending their right to vote at Olympic Park."

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