Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul, expressed gratitude on October 26 to Chang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, for urging the special prosecutor's office to abandon its appeal following a recent not guilty verdict in the 'polling fraud' case. Chang had previously told the prosecutors, who indicted Oh, to "give up on the futile Supreme Court appeal."
During a memorial ceremony for former President Park Chung-hee at the National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Oh thanked Chang for his continued calls to abandon the appeal. The two men were seen smiling and shaking hands at the event. Chang reportedly called Oh on the day of the verdict, October 23, to congratulate him, saying, "I’m really glad for you. You’ve been through a lot."
Since the appellate ruling on October 23, there has been a buoyant atmosphere among conservatives. Yoo Seung-min, a former lawmaker who supported Oh during the 6.3 local elections, stated on YTN Radio's 'Jang Sung-cheol's News Myungdang' that while Oh should also receive a not guilty verdict from the Supreme Court, his return is crucial for expanding the party's base and winning the upcoming general election.
Yoon Sang-hyun, a senior member of the People Power Party, described the ruling as 'the right outcome' during an appearance on SBS Radio's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show.' He praised Oh as a strategic asset for the party, emphasizing that he remains a strong focal point for the party's unity and competitiveness in the capital region.
Kim Jae-won, a senior party official, echoed this sentiment on KBS Radio's 'Rapid Current Affairs,' stating that Oh has always been an important political leader capable of uniting the conservative camp. He expressed hope that Oh would continue to play that role. Following his acquittal, Oh has emphasized the need for party unity and cohesion to reassure the public, noting that a consolidated conservative front is essential before the general election, especially given existing internal divisions.
Additionally, Oh has invited lawmakers who supported him to a dinner at the mayor's residence in Yongsan on October 27, further engaging with political circles in Yeouido.
During a memorial ceremony for former President Park Chung-hee at the National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Oh thanked Chang for his continued calls to abandon the appeal. The two men were seen smiling and shaking hands at the event. Chang reportedly called Oh on the day of the verdict, October 23, to congratulate him, saying, "I’m really glad for you. You’ve been through a lot."
Since the appellate ruling on October 23, there has been a buoyant atmosphere among conservatives. Yoo Seung-min, a former lawmaker who supported Oh during the 6.3 local elections, stated on YTN Radio's 'Jang Sung-cheol's News Myungdang' that while Oh should also receive a not guilty verdict from the Supreme Court, his return is crucial for expanding the party's base and winning the upcoming general election.
Yoon Sang-hyun, a senior member of the People Power Party, described the ruling as 'the right outcome' during an appearance on SBS Radio's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show.' He praised Oh as a strategic asset for the party, emphasizing that he remains a strong focal point for the party's unity and competitiveness in the capital region.
Kim Jae-won, a senior party official, echoed this sentiment on KBS Radio's 'Rapid Current Affairs,' stating that Oh has always been an important political leader capable of uniting the conservative camp. He expressed hope that Oh would continue to play that role. Following his acquittal, Oh has emphasized the need for party unity and cohesion to reassure the public, noting that a consolidated conservative front is essential before the general election, especially given existing internal divisions.
Additionally, Oh has invited lawmakers who supported him to a dinner at the mayor's residence in Yongsan on October 27, further engaging with political circles in Yeouido.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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