A senior official from South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) has stated their involvement in a petition seeking to nullify the recent Seoul mayoral election is independent of their party position. Lee Ho-seon, the party’s head of organizational affairs, was appointed under the leadership of Representative Jang Dong-hyuk. The petition stems from reports of ballot shortages at some polling stations during the election. Lee clarified that any actions related to the petition were taken personally and not in an official capacity within the PPP. The controversy arises amidst scrutiny of the election’s fairness and potential irregularities. Further investigation is expected into the reported voting issues and the basis of the nullification request. The PPP is attempting to manage potential political fallout from the situation.