The prosecution has requested a fine of 4 million won for Jeong Dong-young, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, who was sentenced to a fine of 700,000 won in the first trial for violating the Public Official Election Act.
During the sentencing hearing held on the 23rd in the Jeonju branch of the Gwangju High Court, with presiding Judge Yang Jin-soo of the 1st Criminal Division, the prosecution requested the court to impose a fine of 4 million won on Representative Jeong.
The prosecution noted, "Despite the obvious pre-election activities and publicizing of false facts by the defendant, the lower court fundamentally misjudged the facts and committed a violation by misjudging whether the defendant was guilty or not."
Representative Jeong was previously sentenced to a fine of 700,000 won in the first trial. However, both the prosecution and the defendant appealed the decision.
In his final statement, Representative Jeong said, "It has been 30 years since I first ran in the general election, and I am proud to have not been involved in any corruption or scandals as an elected public official. I was accused due to my shortcomings and mistakes, but I want to dedicate myself, both to my hometown of Jeollabuk-do and for the peace and prosperity of our country and nation."
Meanwhile, Representative Jeong was indicted for allegedly using a microphone to express his determination to run for office and seek support during a year-end and New Year's ceremony at a property management company in his constituency, which occurred outside the official campaigning period for the 22nd general election.
The sentencing hearing for Representative Jeong's appeal is scheduled for September 8.