Seoul Court Upholds Ex-President Yoon's Election Conviction, Threatening Party Funds

The Hindu - International · world

A South Korean appeals court has upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 18-month suspended sentence for spreading disinformation during his campaign. This ruling could compel his former party, the People Power Party, to repay nearly $30 million to the National Election Commission. The court found Mr. Yoon guilty of violating election laws by disseminating false statements, including fabrications about his ties to a shaman. If the Supreme Court upholds this decision, Mr. Yoon's 2022 presidential election victory could also be invalidated, impacting campaign finance regulations.