His first trial resulted in an acquittal but he was convicted in a second trial and was executed on 31 July 1959 .
Three years after the election , Cho was charged with espionage and receiving funds from North Korea .
Cho 's first trial resulted in an acquittal but he was convicted in a second trial and was executed on 31 July 1959 .
Three years after the election , Cho was charged with espionage and receiving funds from North Korea .