Overview

• The Seoul High Court and Seoul Central District Court have postponed hearings in Lee Jae-myung's perjury, election law, and corruption cases until after the June 3 presidential election.
• The courts cited Lee’s registration as a presidential candidate and the need to ensure fair trial rights as reasons for the delays.
• Lee faces multiple charges, including perjury, election law violations, and corruption tied to Seongnam development projects during his time as mayor.
• The Democratic Party has formally demanded that all trials involving Lee be deferred until after the election to maintain campaign continuity.
• Lee’s legal battles coincide with South Korea’s snap election following the removal of President Yoon Suk-yeol, intensifying political and judicial tensions.