South Korean Leader Lee Jae-myung Found Not Guilty 🎉

Hey there! Have you heard about the big news from South Korea? Lee Jae-myung, a very important leader in South Korea, was found not guilty by a court. Let’s find out what happened!

Who is Lee Jae-myung?

Lee Jae-myung is the leader of a political group called the Democratic Party in South Korea. He almost became the president in the last election!

Why Was He on Trial?

Lee was accused of breaking some election rules. People said he told things that weren’t true during his campaign to become president in 2022. A lower court said he was guilty and gave him a suspended prison sentence.

What Happened in the Appeal?

Lee appealed the decision, which means he asked a higher court to look at the case again. On Wednesday, the Seoul High Court said he did not break the election laws and overturned the earlier ruling. That means they decided he was not guilty!

Why Is This Important?

This is big news because many people think Lee Jae-myung might be the next president of South Korea. In fact, in a recent survey, about 85.5% of people who support the Democratic Party want him as their candidate!

What Do People Think?

People have different opinions about Lee. Some people cheered and held signs that said “Lee Jae-myung is innocent.” Others were not happy and said he should go to prison. It’s normal in politics for people to have different views.

What’s Next?

Now that Lee has been found not guilty, he can continue his work without this trial hanging over him. Many are watching to see what he’ll do next and if he’ll run for president again!

Fun Fact!

Did you know that in South Korea, you have to be at least 40 years old to run for president? Lee Jae-myung is 59 years old.

What do you think about this news? It’s always interesting to learn about leaders in other countries! 🌏