Lee Seong-yoon, a high-ranking member of the Democratic Party, has publicly refuted claims made by the media that the Blue House expressed opposition to the nomination of attorney Jeon Jun-cheol as a candidate for the second special prosecutor. He described the reports as "clear falsehoods" and an insult to his character, asserting that he received no negative input from the Blue House either before or after the recommendation. Lee's statements came during a press conference, where he emphasized that no factual communications occurred regarding the special prosecutor candidate selection process.

The controversy ignited when YTN reported that Lee had received two calls from Blue House’s civil affairs secretary, Lee Tae-hyung, who supposedly communicated negative views about Jeon Jun-cheol. Jeon has been a controversial figure due to his previous legal work for Kim Seong-tae, who made statements detrimental to President Lee Jae-myung in a past illegal remittance case involving North Korea. This context has led to significant debate within the ruling party about whether Jeon is suitable as a special prosecutor candidate.

Despite Lee Seong-yoon refuting the media’s claims, the internal dynamics of the Democratic Party suggest that demands for his resignation may persist, particularly from non-mainstream factions within the party. Congressman Lee Geon-tae echoed this sentiment on social media, labeling the situation as a significant issue that could undermine party relations with the government, and he has called for an investigation into the facts surrounding the matter. This reflects rising tensions within the party and ongoing struggles over leadership and accountability.