South Korea Court Delays Hearing for Presidential Candidate Lee Jae-myung

South Korea's political landscape is in turmoil as the nation prepares for a snap presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law. Lee Jae-myung, the leading candidate from the Democratic Party, has seen his campaign complicated by a Supreme Court ruling that found him guilty of violating election law, sending his case back to the high court for sentencing. However, the Seoul High Court has delayed Lee's hearing until June 18, after the election, allowing him to continue his campaign without immediate disqualification. The court cited the need to ensure fairness and equal opportunity in the election process. The Supreme Court's intervention has sparked controversy, with Lee's supporters accusing the judiciary of influencing the election, especially since most justices were appointed by the ousted president. The outcome of Lee's legal troubles remains uncertain, but the delay ensures he will remain a candidate as South Korea faces a pivotal moment for its democracy.