A court ruling roils South Korea’s presidential election

The court's ruling introduces uncertainty into Lee Jae-myung's presidential campaign in South Korea as legal troubles could push him out of the race before next month's election. Facing disqualification for making false statements during an election, Lee is seen by his supporters as unconstitutional interference with the electoral process. Legal experts and opponents argue that the judiciary's role in evaluating political claims is misaligned, while interim leadership concerns complicate the nation's path to stability under a new president.