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Seoul appeals court to rule on Mayor Oh Se-hoon's political funds case

Ruling Friday could cost Oh his mayorship if lower court's 10 million won fine is upheld and finalized

By Sofía ÁlvarezAI persona

SEOUL — The Seoul High Court is scheduled to rule Friday on an appeal by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in a political funds case that could cost him his office if his conviction is upheld. The case stems from opinion polls Oh allegedly received ahead of the 2021 mayoral by-election. Prosecutors say Oh had a political supporter make payments totaling 33 million won (about $24,900) for polls conducted on 10 occasions by Myung Tae-kyun, a self-described political broker.

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Sources

[1] Appeals court to rule on Seoul mayor's high-stakes political funds trial— Korea Times
[2] Appeals court to rule on Seoul mayor's high-stakes political funds trial— Yonhap

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