Appeals court acquits Seoul mayor in campaign finance trial
By The BriefBrief
An appeals court acquitted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in a campaign finance trial on Oct. 23. Prosecutors said they would appeal the ruling and called it “disappointing.” The acquittal puts Oh on a path to a potential presidential run, according to Yonhap.
WHO:An appeals court
WHAT:acquitted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in a campaign finance trial
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Seoul, South Korea
WHY:No reason for the acquittal was reported.
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