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Seoul Mayor Oh Acquitted in Political Funds Case

An appeals court on Friday acquitted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of political funding charges linked to opinion polls conducted ahead of his 2021 election, overturning a conviction that threatened his political future, according to Yonhap reports. The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) welcomed the acquittal, while the Seoul High Court issued the ruling stating the allegations were insufficient to uphold the conviction.

  1. Appeals court acquits Seoul Mayor Oh in political funds case Korea Times · 2026-10-23
  2. (LEAD) Appeals court acquits Seoul mayor in political funds trial Yonhap · 2026-10-23
  3. Main opposition welcomes Seoul mayor's acquittal in political funds trial Korea Times · 2026-10-23
  4. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Acquitted on Appeal in Political Funds Case KBS World · 2026-10-23

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