Police Investigate Park Gang-su, Mapo District Mayor, for Violation of Public Official Election Act

It was confirmed on the 25th that the police are investigating Park Gang-su, the mayor of Mapo District, Seoul, who has been accused of violating the Public Official Election Act.

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] It has been confirmed that the police are investigating Park Gang-su, the mayor of Mapo District in Seoul, who has been accused of violating the Public Official Election Act.

The Mapo Police Station in Seoul announced on the 25th that they received a complaint against Mayor Park in June for violating the Public Official Election Act (restrictions on door-to-door visits, false statements) and are currently investigating.

Mayor Park is accused of visiting the Mapo District Office and public health center on May 25, introducing himself as a candidate and greeting employees. Article 106 of the current Public Official Election Act states, “No one shall visit households for election campaigning or to solicit party membership during the election period.”

On May 24, Mayor Park stated in an interview with a broadcaster that “the community sports centers in Mapo District are not open on weekends and public holidays.” However, it is known that all four district-run sports centers under his jurisdiction operate on weekends, leading to allegations that he made false statements to defeat then-Mayor Yoodong-gyun.

A police official stated, “We are conducting investigations of related parties.”

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