Changwon Mayor Hong Nampyo's First Trial Postponed to Next Year
Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is explaining the allegations of election law violations. / Photo by Ryeong Lee ryeong@
View original image[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The first trial of Hong Nampyo, mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, who was indicted on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act, has been postponed to January 19, 2023.
Changwon District Court announced that the first trial date for Mayor Hong and three others, originally scheduled for the 22nd, has been postponed to next year.
According to Changwon District Court on the 22nd, it is known that Mayor Hong's side requested a change of the trial date.
Mayor Hong was indicted without detention on charges of bribing candidates while promising public office during the nationwide simultaneous local elections last June.
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The two others indicted along with Mayor Hong are Mr. A, who was involved in the public office offer, and Mr. B, who claims to have received the offer.
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