Overview

• The Seoul High Court postponed the first hearing of President Lee Jae-myung’s election law retrial, which was due on June 18, to an undetermined future date.
• The retrial addresses allegations that Lee made false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign.
• In May, the Supreme Court remanded the case after overturning Lee’s earlier acquittal and suspended prison term.
• A previous hearing scheduled for May 15 was also delayed to ensure Lee’s fair electioneering opportunity while campaigning.
• Lee assumed office on June 3 after winning a snap election triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster over a botched December martial law declaration.