A South Korean appeals court has cleared opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of election law violations, overturning a previous conviction that could have hindered his presidential aspirations, though prosecutors plan to appeal the ruling.
A South Korean appeals court cleared opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of election law violations on Wednesday, reversing a previous conviction that could have barred him from running for president. The ruling, which concerns false claims made in 2021 about a land development project in Seongnam, overturned a suspended one-year prison sentence handed down by a lower court.
Lee, who had faced political motivations in the case, expressed relief, stating the decision vindicated him. However, prosecutors announced plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, potentially prolonging the legal battles.
The case is crucial as Lee is considered a frontrunner to replace President Yoon Suk-yeol if Yoon's impeachment is upheld. Despite several legal challenges, including charges linked to bribery and a major property scandal, Lee's legal battles are seen as pivotal in shaping South Korea’s political future.
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Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing issued a warning to its citizens against travelling to Japan, amid an ongoing dispute over Taiwan.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement on Saturday for a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands this year.
Thailand will proceed with talks to finalise a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, a government spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. The discussions will be kept separate from the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.
Pope Leo addressed a gathering of prominent Hollywood actors and filmmakers at the Vatican on Saturday, expressing concern over the struggles facing cinemas and the need to safeguard the shared experience of watching films.
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