South Korea presidential front-runner's eligibility in doubt after court ruling

The Supreme Court has put Lee Jae-myung's chances of running for president at risk by overturning a ruling that had previously cleared him of breaking election laws, casting doubt on his eligibility to campaign. Lee admitted during the 2022 race that he made "false statements" to secure his bid, according to the court, which could undermine his credibility and further destabilize South Korea's political situation, already marked by months of turmoil tied to U.S.-led tariffs hindering the nation's struggling economy.