People Power Party Leader Demands By-Election in Won Constituencies, Cites Election Contamination

Jang Dong-hyuk, a key figure in South Korea's People Power Party, has controversially called for a new round of local elections in constituencies where his party secured victories. He asserted that the discussion around a potential by-election should exclude areas where the People Power Party candidates won.

Jang argued that if the integrity of the election process has been significantly compromised, considerations of partisan advantage should be set aside. He stated that the demand for a by-election stems from the "furious citizens" and that the issue is not about the political gains or losses for any party.

His comments were made during a press conference addressing the shortage of ballots during the June 3rd local elections, particularly in Seoul's Songpa District. Jang expressed strong opposition to what he perceives as attempts to downplay the issue through parliamentary investigations, special prosecutors, or minor personnel changes within the National Election Commission. He warned that such measures would fail to quell public anger.