An appellate court in South Korea upheld a lower court's conviction of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign, which could have significant financial implications for the main opposition People Power Party (PPP). The Seoul High Court's ruling, issued on November 4, confirmed an 18-month prison sentence that was suspended for three years, as reported by the Korea Times and Yonhap. Judge Baek Seung-yeop stated that Yoon's actions infringed on voters' rights to make informed decisions, thereby undermining the fairness and integrity of the electoral process. The conviction could require the PPP to repay approximately 39.7 billion won (around $30 million) in campaign reimbursements, contingent upon the finalization of the ruling.