"Lee of DP (Democratic Party) expresses bewilderment, pleading for backing in North Gyeongsang context"
Democratic presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, with a traditional Korean hat in hand, waves to supporters at Yeongju Civic Stadium, where the Seonbi Culture Festival was held. The SC's ruling on Lee Jae-myung's election law violation case has sparked a furor, with the Dems discussing a possible impeachment of the top court's Chief Justice, Cho Hee-dae [News1].
This discussions traces back to when Lee was accused of lying during his presidential campaign, and a recent ruling revived 2022 campaign allegations. This could potentially bar him from the June 3 polls, as he's the clear front-runner post the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol [2][3][5].
The Dems, viewing this as a "judicial coup," have been questioning the political motives behind the SC's decision [1][4][5]. They convened an emergency meeting to weigh the possibility of impeaching Chief Justice Cho, yet no decision has been made as of May 4, 2025. However, discussions are far from over [3].
The presidential election adds a layer of urgency, with any legal or political actions against Lee Jae-myung having a significant impact on the race and South Korea's political landscape [5].
- The Seonbi Culture Festival, amidst this political turmoil, served as a reminder of the traditional Korean values that stand apart from the current waves of war-and-conflicts and general news.
- The risk of impeaching Lee Jae-myung for his election law violation could potentially affect the dynamics of South Korea's politics, with potential repercussions in the realm of culture and societal norms.
- As the candidate for the Dems, Lee Jae-myung's political career is under scrutiny, with allegations of lying during his presidential campaign and the revival of these claims after the SC's recent ruling.
- The discussion of impeaching the top court's Chief Justice, Cho Hee-dae, stems from the Dems' suspicion of political motives behind the SC's decision on Lee Jae-myung's case.
- The presidential race, dominated by political intrigue, has positioned Lee Jae-myung, a Seonbi by tradition, amidst the complexities of South Korea's current war-and-conflicts-ridden political landscape.
