Chae In-seok, Hwaseong Mayor, to Receive Supreme Court Verdict on the 9th

The Supreme Court has set the sentencing date for Hwaseong Mayor Chae In-seok's case involving allegations of violating the Public Official Election Act for the 9th of next month, drawing keen attention from local political circles.

The Supreme Court Division 2 announced on the 31st that it will hold a sentencing hearing for Mayor Chae In-seok on the 9th of next month. Chae was sentenced to a fine of 3 million won in the first trial and 2 million won in the second trial for violations of the Public Official Election Act, including submitting false career records and illegally distributing invitation letters during the June 2 local elections.

If the Supreme Court upholds the appellate court's decision and a fine of at least 1 million won is confirmed, Mayor Chae will lose his position.

However, if the Supreme Court acknowledges some guilty charges but acquits on other charges by applying lower court legal precedents and remands the case for retrial, Mayor Chae would be able to maintain his position for a considerable period.

In case of remand, whether the outcome is acquittal or guilty verdict, the case would have to go through the appellate court again for approximately 3 to 4 months and the Supreme Court for approximately 4 to 5 months.

Furthermore, if the Supreme Court overturns the original decision and acquits Mayor Chae, he would be able to complete his remaining three-year term.