Delivers Lee of DP calls for adjournment in Daejang-dong perjury trials events
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Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, finds himself in hot water due to allegations of election law violations. The contention revolves around claims that he spread false or misleading information about his personal conduct to sway voters [1].
In 2021, Lee made statements denying playing golf with a figure linked to a land scandal and asserting that he was pressured by the Land Ministry during his tenure as Seongnam mayor. Yet, the Supreme Court deemed these statements as a violation of the Public Official Election Act for attempting to mislead the public [1].
Under Article 250 of the Public Official Election Act, anyone found guilty of such behavior risks a prison term of up to five years or a fine of up to 30 million won (roughly $21,500) [1]. If the penalty exceeds 1 million won, the individual is barred from seeking the presidency for the subsequent 10 years [1].
The decision to postpone Lee's first hearing until after the June 3 election sparked controversy. The Seoul High Court’s intent, they explained, was to prevent any appearance of judicial meddling in the election process [2]. This delay came after Lee’s legal team requested a postponement, with the Democratic Party alleging the judiciary was unduly influencing the election [2].
The party has gone as far as to voice intentions to revise the Public Official Election Act, which could invalidate the charges against Lee and overturn existing court verdicts [1]. Additionally, there have been threats to impeach judges involved in the trial, along with heavy criticism of the way the case has been handled [2].
The ongoing legal proceedings have cast a cloud over Lee's presidential campaign, raising doubts about his eligibility and the integrity of the electoral process. Although Lee can now campaign without immediate legal consequences due to the postponement, the unresolved charges continue to loom large and serve as a significant political hurdle [1][2].
References:
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- Chosun Ilbo (2022, May 7). . Retrieved May 8, 2022, from https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2022/05/07/2022050700902.html
- Yonhap News Agency (2022, May 7). . Retrieved May 8, 2022, from https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220507004000325
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- The democratic presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, despite his ongoing legal issues regarding election law violations, has issued a policy promising expanded benefits for military conscripts.
- The controversy surrounding Lee Jae-myung's election law violations has been labeled as a 'third rebellion' by the candidate himself, likening it to historical acts of resistance against societal injustices.
- Amid the heated political discourse, discussions about revising the policy-and-legislation related to public officials' election acts have resurfaced, potentially affecting the legal case against Lee.
- Audio recordings from general news sources suggest that the Democratic Party is pushing for judicial changes that could mitigate the charges against Lee and overturn existing court verdicts.
- The Seoul High Court's decision to reschedule Lee's hearing for his election law violation trial to after the June 3 election has stirred concerns about the transparency and objectivity of the democratic political process, with critics questioning whether political interests are influencing the legal proceedings.
