Seoul mayor fined $6,600 in poll-payment case

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has been fined 10 million won, about $6,600, for having a supporter cover polling expenses, a practice that's illegal in South Korea. This could lead to his removal from office if the conviction stands. The case highlights the strict enforcement of election laws in South Korea, underscoring the country's commitment to electoral integrity. It also sheds light on the potential political fallout for the mayor's party as this situation unfolds.