Rep. Kwon Young-se, interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), speaks during an emergency in-house operational strategy meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, Tuesday. Yonhap

Some lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party (PPP) have come under fire for allegedly supporting far-right YouTubers, including some who were involved in Sunday's violent intrusion into the Seoul Western District Court following the issuance of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Rep. Kwon Young-se, interim leader of the PPP, sent Lunar New Year gifts to 10 right-wing YouTubers, including Ko Sung-kook, who runs the Kosungkook TV YouTube channel, Bae In-kyu, leader of New Men's Solidarity, and lawyer Bae Seung-hee.

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) criticized the PPP for supporting far-right YouTube channels that spread rumors about election fraud — claims that Yoon has repeatedly referenced to justify his targeting of the National Election Commission (NEC) during the brief period of martial law last month.

"These YouTubers are the ones who were invited to Yoon's inauguration ceremony and received holiday gifts from the president. They are the ones who instilled the delusions of election fraud into Yoon. Is the PPP also endorsing these delusional statements about election fraud?" said Rep. Han Min-soo, spokesperson for the DPK.

Lunar New Year gifts sent by Rep. Kwon Young-se, interim leader of the ruling People Power Party / Courtesy of PPP

A PPP official said the party's interim leader aimed to rally YouTubers who were wrongfully accused by the DPK of spreading "political propaganda."

"Party leaders usually send gifts to party members on holidays. For this year's Lunar New Year gift, we chose roasted seaweed produced in Muan to help overcome the pain caused by the tragic accident at Muan airport not long ago," the official said.

Rep. Kweon Seong-dong, floor leader of the PPP, described the criticism of Kwon as "excessive."

"YouTube is alternative media. I don't understand why people overinterpret things and criticize small gifts given to alternative media channels on holidays," he said.

"I don't know what you mean by 'far-right,' but the PPP embraces all the people who support our party and we maintain a balanced perspective."

However, the NEC said the party leader's gifts may violate the Public Official Election Act.

"In the case of political party leaders, there is a possibility of violating Article 112 of the Public Official Election Act if not regarded as a contribution," the NEC was quoted as saying, according to Rep. Kim Yong-man of the DPK.

Lawmakers from opposition parties submit a bill to expel Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun of the ruling People Power Party, at the National Assembly in Seoul, Tuesday. Joint Press Corps

Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun of the PPP is also facing growing criticism after acting National Police Agency Commissioner-General Lee Ho-young revealed, Monday, that the lawmaker had called Gangnam Police Chief Kim Dong-soo and asked for leniency for those involved in the violent intrusion at the courthouse.

Lawmakers from five opposition parties submitted a motion on Tuesday to expel the conservative lawmaker. However, the PPP leadership said Yoon's actions were not severe enough to warrant a formal penalty.

"I don't think there was any pressure or coercion in any way. I believe lawmakers can always stand on the side of those in need and speak up for their beliefs. I don't understand how Yoon's words and actions amount to a constitutional violation. To me, it just sounds like a political offensive," Kweon said.

The lawmaker was seen encouraging and rallying supporters who were protesting near the Seoul Western District Court on Sunday night, calling them "patriots." The DPK accused him of inciting the violent attack. The lawmaker, who is currently in Washington to attend Trump's inauguration ceremony, dismissed the DPK's claims.