Jang Dong-hyeok Criticizes Oh Se-hoon's First-Instance Ruling as "Lee Jae-myung Administration's Attempt to Kill the Opposition"

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok claimed that the first-instance ruling sentencing Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to a prison term that would strip him of his public office over suspicions of having Myung Tae-kyun cover the costs of public opinion polls is a political crackdown by the Lee Jae-myung administration. Writing on his social media, Jang stated, "I have deep regrets," and added, "I believe the truth will be revealed in the appellate court."

He went on to say, "The Lee Jae-myung administration's efforts to kill the opposition party and engage in political suppression are endless," adding, "They crossed the line long ago, yet they show no signs of stopping."

He also remarked, "President Lee Jae-myung's own trials have all been brought to a halt," adding, "As long as Lee's trials do not resume, it will be difficult to trust any court ruling."

Emphasizing trust in the judgment of the higher court, Jang stressed, "Seoul's municipal administration must continue without interruption," and concluded by urging, "Once again, I call for a wise judgment from the appellate court."
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