First Trial for Changwon Mayor Hong Nampyo's Election Law Violation to be Sentenced on February 6 Next Year

The sentencing for Hong Nampyo, the mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, who was indicted for violating election laws such as candidate bribery during last year's nationwide simultaneous local elections, is scheduled for February 6 next year.

The Criminal Division 4 of Changwon District Court (Chief Judge Jang Yujin) held the first trial's final hearing on the 18th, proceeding with the prosecution's sentencing recommendation and final arguments.

The court plans to continue with the defendant's counsel's final arguments and the defendant's last statement on the next date, January 8 next year.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is leaving the courthouse after the trial.
[Photo by Lee Seryeong]

On that day, the prosecution requested the court to sentence Mayor Hong to 8 months in prison.

For Mr. A, who was tried on charges of conspiring with Mayor Hong to offer a public office position on the condition of joining the election campaign, the prosecution also requested an 8-month prison sentence.

For Mr. B, who is accused of accepting the offer to join the campaign and the promise of a public office, the prosecution requested a 4-month prison sentence.

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