Han Byung-do Proposes Institutional Reforms for Government and Opposition Over Shincheonji Allegations

Democratic Party Acting Leader and Floor Leader Han Byung-do stated regarding the suspicions of Shincheonji's political interference raised during the August 17 national convention race, "As soon as the national convention concludes, I propose that the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the National Election Commission, and the ruling and opposition parties put their heads together to improve systems and establish transparent systems."

Acting Leader Han emphasized this during the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today (the 29th), stating, "Recently, suspicions have been raised that Shincheonji followers attempted to influence the intra-party primary through mass party enrollment."

Acting Leader Han said, "As the joint investigation headquarters is investigating the matter, the suspicions must be rooted out swiftly and sternly," adding, "We must neither inflate unconfirmed suspicions to use them as political offensive tools nor lightly dismiss the possibility of external forces interfering in the primary."

He added, "As the acting party leader, I will manage every process seamlessly to ensure that this national convention becomes a fair and transparent election that fully reflects the will of party members," and "I repeatedly urge all party members to maintain an extraordinary readiness and ensure that there is not a single operational error."

Chief Spokesperson Kang Jun-hyun met with reporters after the meeting and explained regarding the institutional reforms proposed by Acting Leader Han, "As there are many controversies being discussed these days, such as people with dual party memberships and those joining through expedient methods, this is about conducting a comprehensive review after the national convention ends."

Earlier, party leadership candidate Kim Min-seok raised the issue of Shincheonji's political interference as a key topic during the convention race, while candidate Chung Cheong-rae has launched an offensive against candidate Kim, calling it "an act damaging to the party that attacks the party and its members."

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