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South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been convicted for violating the election law and sentenced to a one-year prison term suspended for two years. If upheld, this could potentially prevent him from running for president in 2027. Lee plans to appeal the decision and faces further trials on charges of bribery and corruption. The ruling comes after Lee was found guilty of making a false claim during a parliamentary audit in 2021.

Courtesy: theprint.in