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18-month prison term sought for Seoul Mayor on illegal funds charges

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A special counsel team on June 17 sought an 18-month prison term for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on charges of violating the Political Funds Act.

The team of special counsel Min Joong-ki made the recommendation at the Seoul Central District Court. Oh is suspected of having supporter Kim Han-jung pay for poll results received on 10 occasions from Myung Tae-kyun ahead of the April 2021 by-election.

The team said, "Despite being in a position to follow the Political Funds Act more than anyone else as a prominent politician, Mayor Oh undermined the legislative purpose of ensuring transparency of political funds."

It also sought a one-year term for Kim and former Deputy Mayor Kang Cheol-won. Oh denied the allegations, calling the indictment "political" and "immoral." The sentencing hearing is set for July 22.

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Initial reactions on X focus on opposition criticism of Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for alleged illegal political funding in the 2021 election, with calls for accountability and potential loss of office; mayor defends case as politically motivated. Some users express hope for re-election or question leadership.

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