South Korea Supreme Court overturns Lee Jae-myung's election law acquittal

South Korea's Supreme Court overturned an earlier acquittal of Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung on charges of election law violation and sent the case back to the appeals court for reexamination. The ruling has put Lee's eligibility for the June 3 presidential election in doubt, as a finalized conviction with a fine exceeding 1 million won or a prison term would disqualify him from running for office for at least five years. The court found that Lee violated election law by publicly making false statements, though it set no deadline for the high court's review, making it uncertain whether a final decision will be reached before the election. The case has heightened political tensions in South Korea following the ouster of former president Yoon Suk Yeol and comes as the country faces economic and political challenges. Lee leads in opinion polls, and the outcome of the legal proceedings could significantly impact the election's direction. Meanwhile, acting leader Han Duck-soo is expected to resign to join the presidential race.