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Seoul High Court upholds Yoon's election-law conviction, putting 39.7 billion won of party funds at stake

The appeals court kept the suspended 18-month term for two false campaign statements in 2021 and 2022. If the Supreme Court agrees, Yoon's 2022 win is voided and the People Power Party must repay its reimbursed campaign costs. The party points to the stalled case against President Lee.

Nov 4, 2026·By Patrick Karsh