
충남 보령시장 엄승용이 가족의 위장전입 논란으로 공직선거법 위반 혐의로 검찰에 불구속 송치되었다. 보령시선관위는 그가 시장 후보 시절 주소지를 허위로 신고했다고 고발했다.
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엄승용 보령시장은 6·3 지방선거 당시 가족의 주소지 이전을 둘러싼 위장전입 논란에 휘말렸다.
(보령=연합뉴스) 변선진 기자 = 6·3 지방선거 과정에서 가족의 위장전입 논란이 불거졌던 엄승용 충남 보령시장이 공직선거법 위반 혐의로 검찰에 넘겨졌다.
3일 경찰 등에 따르면 충남보령경찰서는 최근 엄 시장을 공직선거법 위반 혐의로 검찰에 불구속 송치했다.
엄 시장의 배우자와 자녀 등 가족이 지난해 말부터 엄 시장이 세대주로 있는 보령의 한 아파트로 주소를 옮긴 것으로 알려지면서 보령시선거관리위원회는 지난 5월 당시 보령시장 후보였던 그를 고발했다.
공직선거법 247조는 특정한 선거구에서 투표할 목적으로 선거인명부 작성기준일 전 180일부터 작성만료일까지 주민등록에 관한 허위 신고를 한 사람을 3년 이하의 징역 또는 500만원 이하의 벌금에 처하도록 규정한다.
엄 시장은 이날 연합뉴스와 통화에서 "알려진 내용은 사실과 다르다"며 "가족이 실제 살려고 주소를 옮긴 것이지 아무 문제가 없다"고 말했다.
경찰 관계자는 "검찰에 송치한 것은 맞다"면서도 "혐의와 관련해 검찰과 의견을 교환하고 있는 단계"라고 설명했다.

The People Power Party demands President Lee Jae-myung's withdrawal of his nomination, raising allegations of illegal solicitation of clinical trials and stock price manipulation by Attorney General candidate Kim Seung-won and controversy over preferential treatment given to Minister of Gender Equality and Family Minister Yong Hye-in.

The State Department announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance attended the foundry school launch ceremony held in Washington and warned of rewards for investing in the U.S. and disadvantages for those who do not. As part of the Pax Silica program, businesses including Korea are also participating.

On the 3rd, the Blue House refuted reports by some media outlets that the Korean government's decision to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz was confirmed, saying it was not true. The Blue House reiterated that no related issues have been decided, and that the government is discussing with the international community ways to substantially contribute to the restoration of free navigation and peace and stability in the Middle East. Previously, one media outlet reported that the government was considering sending troops in a positive direction.

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk demanded the withdrawal of the nominations of Minister of Justice candidate Kim Seung-won and Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate Yong Hye-in, accusing candidate Kim of bribery by forwarding a broker's message to the Minister of Food and Drug Safety and sharing account numbers.

The Ministry of National Defense will hold an event commemorating the 78th Armed Forces Day at the Gyeryongdae runway on the 1st of next month, with approximately 4,000 citizens and soldiers participating. This year's event is 'Realizing independent national defense! It will be held under the theme of 'Irreplaceable Armed Forces', and a K-defense industry exhibition using AI and cutting-edge technology will be held.

People Power Party lawmaker Choi Soo-jin discovered that the stock assets of Minister of SMEs and Startups candidate Lee So-young increased approximately 12-fold from 12.43 million won at the end of 2024 to 157.35 million won at the end of last year. Candidate Lee proposed and was involved in passing the dividend income separate taxation bill, and Rep. Choi raised the possibility of a conflict of interest.