[Breaking] Seoul mayor acquitted on appeal in political funds case

What happened: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was acquitted on appeal of violating the Political Funds Act ahead of the 2021 Seoul mayoral by-election, overturning a lower court's guilty verdict. Key numbers: Lower court had imposed a 10 million won fine and 21 million won forfeiture; prosecutors sought 18 months in prison and 33 million won forfeiture; charges involved 10 opinion polls and 33 million won in costs. Why it matters: The appellate ruling cancels the conviction that could have cost Oh his mayoral post if finalized. The special counsel team can appeal the acquittal to the Supreme Court.

Seoul mayor acquitted on appeal in political funds case, a breaking legal development.

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