Reform Party presidential candidate Lee Jun-seok on the 30th said, "I believe some voters might stage scenarios to prove electoral fraud," and stressed, "Investigative authorities should announce their findings today so the public can vote with confidence."
On the previous day, the National Election Commission became embroiled in controversy due to issues of mismanagement, such as ballot papers being taken out of some early voting stations.
Candidate Lee met with reporters at Gyeongui Line Forest Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 30th and said, "The discourse on electoral fraud has continued for quite some time, and even raising suspicions can significantly influence voters." He further stated, "According to the election management methods I know, it is difficult for incidents like finding ballots in envelopes to occur."
On this day, Candidate Lee also clarified his stance regarding the apology email sent to party members about the so-called 'chopstick remark.' He explained, "Sending a separate email to party members was intended to actively communicate because party members are the foundation of our party," and noted, "Whenever journalists ask about it, I consider it an apology to the public as well, and there is not much difference in the content."
Regarding Reform Party Director General Kwak Dae-hyeok posting a video about Lee Jae-myung's son on social media on this day, Candidate Lee replied, "I haven't seen it, so I don't know." Director General Kwak posted a short video on Facebook with subtitles reading, "Lee Jae-myung's son received a 5 million won fine."
Regarding former lawmaker Kim Jae-won, Candidate Lee said, "He is telling stories that are not true," adding, "As early voting is already underway, I don't think anyone sees this as a meaningful conversation."
Earlier in the day, former lawmaker Kim claimed on YTN Radio that efforts were being made for unification, and a proposal for debate came through Representative Shin Sung-beom (Director of the Big Tent Promotion Committee), but as preparations were underway to visit candidate Lee Jun-seok's office, a last-minute message to change the location was delivered, followed by a notification of the meeting's cancellation.