'Election Law Violation' Jin Seong-jun Fined 700,000 Won in First Trial

Democratic Party lawmaker Jin Seong-jun, accused of conducting early election campaigning ahead of the 21st general election, is attending the sentencing trial held on the 24th at the Seoul Southern District Court in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] Jin Seong-jun, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who was indicted for conducting pre-election campaigning, avoided a sentence that would invalidate his election in the first trial.

The Criminal Division 11 of the Seoul Southern District Court (Chief Judge Lee Hwan-seung) sentenced Jin to a fine of 700,000 won on the 24th for violating the Public Official Election Act.

Jin is accused of conducting pre-election campaigning by appealing for support at a senior citizens' party held at a church in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on May 10 last year. At the meal, he explained his achievements contributing to local projects while serving as Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs of Seoul and asked for support in the 21st general election.

A member of the National Assembly loses their seat if a fine of 1 million won or more is confirmed for violating the Public Official Election Act.

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