South Korea opposition leader Lee Lee Jae-myung

South Korea on Edge: Opposition Leader Calls for President Yoon’s Impeachment Amid Constitutional Crisis

South Korea’s political landscape was thrown into turmoil on Friday as opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The bold declaration came a day ahead of a highly anticipated parliamentary...
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Indicted for Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party and a prominent opposition figure, was indicted on Tuesday, November 19, for allegedly misusing more than 100 million won (US$71,900) of public funds during his tenure as governor of Gyeonggi Province...
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, was convicted on Friday of violating election laws, receiving a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years. The ruling has significant implications for Lee’s political future, with potential consequences extending...