The People Power Party stated on October 23 that Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who was sentenced to lose his position in the first trial over allegations of funding a polling scandal, was acquitted in the appeals court, calling it "the rightful outcome."
Park Chung-kwon, the party's chief spokesperson, expressed relief in a statement, saying, "It is fortunate and only natural that the administration entrusted to Mayor Oh by ten million Seoul citizens can continue without disruption. The appeals court's ruling is a rightful outcome."
Park added, "The statements from the political broker, who repeatedly changed his words, ultimately lacked sufficient evidence to justify the removal of the mayor. This ruling demonstrates that the truth, even if delayed, will eventually find its rightful place."
He further criticized the prosecution, stating, "This was a biased indictment relying solely on the words of a few individuals without direct evidence, stemming from a targeted investigation. The special prosecutor must deeply reflect on how their excessive prosecution has shaken the Seoul administration and caused anxiety among citizens. They should humbly accept this ruling and refrain from wasting taxpayer money on further political prosecutions and trials."
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