


South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violations
Lee Jae-myung receives a suspended prison sentence, jeopardizing his political future and the upcoming presidential election in South Korea.
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Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's Democratic Party, was convicted for violating election law, receiving a one-year suspended sentence. If upheld, the ruling would bar him from running for president in 2027. Lee plans to appeal. The case has sparked widespread protests and raised concerns about political ramifications, as Lee faces multiple corruption charges while the ruling party also navigates scandals.
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