Seoul, May 29, 2025 (AFP) - The legal woes of South Korea's presidential frontrunner

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Lee Jae-myung could face a slew of legal woes if he wins South Korea's presidential vote Tuesday, becoming the first person to take high office in the country while under active prosecution. Most of his ongoing cases have been postponed by the courts until after the election and he has denied any wrongdoing, insisting the charges are politically motivated. Although presidents enjoy sweeping immunity, experts warn he faces legal jeopardy down the......

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