"This ruling is completely different from what I expected. But what is important is that the law reflects the consensus of the people, and the will of the people is the most important."
"The Supreme Court ordered Thursday a new trial for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party nominee with a commanding lead in polls, who was convicted of an election law violation last year."
With less than five weeks to the presidential election in South Korea, the race faces upheaval as the front-runner, Lee Jae-myung, is ordered by the Supreme Court to undergo a new trial for election law violations. This follows his conviction for lying during the 2022 campaign, which had been overturned. Meanwhile, acting president Han Duck-soo is entering the field. Lee's legal battle could impact voter perception and the dynamics of the election as he remains a leading candidate amidst controversy.
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