20s Male Sent to Prosecution for Damaging People Power Party Candidate Banner in Gwangju

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Junho] A man in his 20s who tore down banners of People Power Party candidates in the Gwangju area has been handed over to the prosecution.

On the 31st, the Gwangju Northern Police Station announced that Mr. A was sent to the prosecution without detention on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act.

Mr. A is accused of damaging banners of People Power Party candidates Joo Ki-hwan for Gwangju mayor and Kwak Seung-yong for Buk-gu council, which were hung at the back gate of Chonnam National University around 4:30 a.m. on the 19th.

According to the investigation, Mr. A, who was riding a bicycle home after drinking, committed the crime with a bicycle key because the banners were obstructing his way.

It is known that Mr. A admitted all charges to the police.

According to the election law, damaging election posters or banners is punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 4 million won.

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