On the 27th, the ruling People Power Party (PPP) in South Korea condemned the joint investigation team comprising prosecutors and police for conducting a search of their headquarters related to allegations of mass enrollment of Shincheonji church members as party members. The party, led by floor leader Song Eon-seok, termed the raid an act of oppression against the opposition and likened it to dictatorship, arguing that it aimed to dismantle the opposition party. He expressed that the move reflects the government’s aggressive stance against political opponents and criticized the investigation as a politically motivated attack.

During a press briefing, Song Eon-seok alleged that the prosecution intends to seize the list of party members, which he described as the "heart" of the party. He accused the special investigation team and the prosecutors of being mere lapdogs of the ruling government, working to undermine the PPP's credibility and operations. The search operation took place at the same time that the party was engaged in lengthy discussions in the National Assembly, raising concerns about the timing and intent behind the investigation.

The raid has sparked significant controversy and backlash from the People Power Party, which sees it as a threat to democratic processes. The incident highlights the increasing tension between the ruling party and the opposition in South Korea, particularly amid ongoing investigations into political misconduct tied to religious organizations. The implications of such actions could further polarize the political landscape and entrench the adversarial positions of the parties involved, possibly affecting public trust in the legal and political systems.