In a high-stakes legal decision today‚ South Korean opposition figure Lee Jae-myung got a suspended prison term from Seoul court (which ruled he made untrue statements while fighting off corruption claims during his run for president)
The courts decision — which Leeʼs team plans to challenge — puts his political future in question: the ruling could force him to give up his law-maker position and block his chances for the upcoming Mar-2027 presidential race
Lee Jae-myung faces a complex legal situation with three more on-going trials about different charges. Its unclear whether the Supreme Court will make final decisions on any of these cases before the next presidential vote comes up; the time-frame for such high-level cases often stretches over many monthʼs