The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Monday accepted a proposal by the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to launch a special counsel probe into the Unification Church over bribery allegations involving multiple politicians. The decision came after the PPP and the minor New Reform Party agreed to push for a special investigation, as politicians from both the ruling and opposition parties have come under suspicion of receiving funds from the Unification Church ahead of the 2022 presidential election. DPK leader Jung Chung-rae said the party is willing to accept the opposition's proposal to fully uncover the truth behind the allegations. DPK floor leader Kim Byung-ki echoed the stance, calling for a special counsel to investigate all politicians involved, regardless of whether they are from ruling or opposition parties. "Let's clearly reveal how the Unification Church interfered in politics in the last presidential election," Kim said during a meeting of senior party members. Kim said the probe should thoroughly examine allegations of collusion between the church and politics