Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon convicted in political funds case, media reports
The court said Oh received 21 million won in illegal polling services and ordered forfeiture, putting his mayoral post at risk if upheld.
- On Wednesday, a South Korean court convicted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, fining him 10 million won for receiving illicit polling services ahead of the 2021 mayoral by-election.
- The charges stem from 21 million won in polling services that a longtime supporter covered for Oh, a direct violation of the Political Funds Act.
- Court records show the forfeiture order of 21 million won, placing Oh—re-elected in June—at immediate risk of losing his office under statutory removal provisions.
- Under South Korean law, elected officials forfeit their position if fined over 1 million won. Oh stated he cannot accept the ruling and intends to appeal.
- Oh's potential removal complicates stability for the People Power Party , as the conservative group faces fallout following local elections where the Democratic Party swept other major races.
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A South Korean Court Fined the Mayor of Seoul 10 Million Won for Accepting Illegal Political Bribes.
A South Korean court has ordered the Seoul Prime Minister to pay a fine of 10 million won (over 250,000 baht) and forfeit 21 million won after finding him guilty of accepting illegal political funding.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faces risk of losing office after political funds conviction
SEOUL, July 22 - A South Korean court on Wednesday convicted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and fined him 10 million won ($6,759) over a political funds case linked to opinion polls conducted ahead of the 2021 Seoul mayoral by-election. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A South Korean court has found Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon guilty of improperly funding public opinion polling services ahead of the 2021 midterm elections. Oh, who was fined approximately $6,760, could lose his position if the verdict is upheld.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has been convicted of illegally funding opinion polls. He has been fined 10 million won (nearly 6,000 euros). According to the judge, the mayor ordered opinion polls to be conducted in the run-up to the 2021 midterm mayoral elections, writes The Korea Times. He allegedly asked a loyal supporter to cover the costs.
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