Rep. Jo Su-jin Confirmed with a 800,000 Won Fine for 'Violation of the Public Official Election Act'

People Power Party lawmaker Jo Su-jin, who was indicted on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act during the April 15 general election
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[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] Jo Su-jin, a member of the People Power Party who was sentenced to a fine of 800,000 KRW in the first trial for violating the Public Official Election Act, has had the sentence confirmed and will retain her position as a lawmaker.

According to the court on the 4th, both Jo and the prosecution did not file an appeal within the deadline, confirming the 800,000 KRW fine from the first trial. Elected officials lose their position if a fine of 1,000,000 KRW or more is confirmed for violating the Public Official Election Act.

Jo was prosecuted for deliberately omitting a private bond worth 500 million KRW when reporting her assets during the general election. The prosecution argued that Jo knowingly submitted false asset details to the party and requested a fine of 1,500,000 KRW.

The 11th Criminal Division of the Seoul Western District Court, presided over by Chief Judge Moon Byung-chan, sentenced her to a fine of 800,000 KRW on the 27th of last month, stating, "It does not appear that the defendant intentionally recorded false information."

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