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Seoul City Council Chairman Choi Ho-jung: "Responsible Assembly Until the End... Next Assembly, Prioritize the Interests of All Citizens"

Seoul City Council Chairman Choi Ho-jung urged the next assembly to prioritize the interests of all citizens and called for a shift of funds from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education to local government finances. The council will review 86 agenda items, including the 'Hangang Bus Operation Business Agreement Amendment Proposal'.

Former Seoul City Councilor Sentenced to 7 Years for Bribery

A former Seoul City Councilor, Ok Jae-eun, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined 400 million won for accepting over 340 million won in bribes from educational equipment suppliers. Accomplices also received significant prison sentences.

Seoul City Council Election Candidates Listed by District

This report lists candidates for the Seoul City Council elections, organized by district. It includes their party affiliation (Democratic Party or People Power Party), age, and occupation.

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Democratic Party Secures Majority in Seoul City Council, Shifting Power Balance

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Democratic Party Secures Majority in Seoul City Council, Shifting Power Balance

The Democratic Party has won a majority of seats in the Seoul City Council, ending a four-year period of People Power Party dominance. This shift, coupled with a majority of district mayors also belonging to the Democratic Party, is expected to create a dynamic of checks and balances for Mayor Oh Se-hoon's administration.

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Democratic Party Expected to Win 81 Seats in Seoul City Council, Losing Majority to People Power Party

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Democratic Party Expected to Win 81 Seats in Seoul City Council, Losing Majority to People Power Party

The Democratic Party is projected to win 81 out of 118 seats in the Seoul City Council, regaining majority control after four years. This shifts the power balance, setting up potential tension between the council and Mayor Oh Se-hoon's administration.

Former Seoul City Councilor Sent to Prosecution for Fraud

A former Seoul City councilor, identified only as Moon, has been sent to the prosecution without detention on fraud charges for allegedly borrowing hundreds of millions of won from local residents and merchants and then disappearing. The total amount borrowed is reported to be under 500 million won.

Ex-Seoul councilor admits giving money to lawmaker in 1st trial

SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung admitted in he...

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