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Lee Jae-myung Rises Amid Legal Turmoil and Crisis

5/28/2025

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Lee Jae-myung's journey to the South Korean presidency is fraught with legal battles and controversies. However, a constitutional crisis stemming from former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt has unexpectedly elevated Lee as the leading candidate. With the June election looming, his future hangs in the balance amid persistent legal threats and a divided public.

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Story summary

Lee Jae-myung's journey to the South Korean presidency is fraught with legal battles and controversies. However, a constitutional crisis stemming from former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt has unexpectedly elevated Lee as the leading candidate. With the June election looming, his future hangs in the balance amid persistent legal threats and a divided public.