Democratic Party floor leader Han Byung-do has accused the People Power Party of relentlessly pushing unsubstantiated claims of election fraud and advocating for the abolition of early voting. This criticism stems from the ongoing national assembly investigation into reported ballot shortages during the recent local elections. Han argued that these demands are unfounded and disruptive to the democratic process. He further stated that the opposition’s assertions regarding election irregularities lack evidence and are politically motivated. The Democratic Party maintains that the ballot shortages were isolated incidents and are being thoroughly investigated. Han urged the People Power Party to cease what he described as “coercive” demands for the elimination of early voting, a popular method of participation in South Korean elections. The investigation continues to be a point of contention between the two major political parties.