South Korea’s presidential race upended as front-runner returns to court

Seoul — South Korea’s chaotic presidential race deepened as front-runner Lee Jae-myung faced a potential new legal hurdle with his conviction for election law violations being overturned quickly. Meanwhile, former finance minister Han Duck-soo announced his candidacy, signaling a possible shift in the contest amid political turmoil and widespread dissatisfaction with outgoing President Yoon Suk Yeol.