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On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Seoul High Court acquitted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of violating the Political Funds Act, overturning a lower court conviction linked to opinion polls conducted ahead of his 2021 election (Yonhap reports). The acquittal eases a threat to his tenure and revives his prospects for a potential presidential run, according to the Korea Times. The main opposition People Power Party welcomed the decision, while a special counsel team said it will appeal the ruling (KBS World reports).