The main opposition Democratic Party(DP) on Wednesday criticized prosecutors following reports they plan to drop charges against First Lady Kim Keon-hee over her luxury bag case.

DP's chief spokesperson Jo Seoung-lae said that the prosecution acquitting the first lady is proof that a special counsel investigation is needed.

The spokesperson further criticized the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's decision, stressing that the public would not believe that the bag was just a "show of gratitude," but a bribe.

Jo stressed that the state institutions are "taking turns protecting" the first lady, adding that it's bringing despair to the people.

The spokesperson called on ruling People Power Party(PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon to accept the push for a special counsel probe into First Lady Kim Keon-hee, adding that the DP will mobilize all means to uncover the truth about the luxury bag incident.