South Korea's Supreme Court will make a ruling on Thursday after an appeal by prosecutors against a court decision to clear the former leader of the opposition Democratic Party Lee Jae-myung of violating the election law,

Lee Jae-myung, a liberal who wants greater economic parity in South Korea and warmer ties with North Korea, became the main opposition party's presidential candidate Sunday, solidifying his position as front-runner to succeed recently ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korea's main opposition party names Lee Jae-myung as its presidential candidate::April 27, 2025::Goyang, South Korea::Lee Jae-myung, Presidential candidate, Democratic Party of Korea"From this point on,