Legal Proceedings Postponed
The Seoul High Court has indefinitely postponed the trial of President on charges of violating election law, initially scheduled for June 18, to a later undecided date.
This decision aligns with Article 84 of 's Constitution, which states a sitting president is not subject to criminal prosecution while in office, raising debates among legal experts regarding its applicability to pre-election prosecuted cases.
Political and Legal Implications
Lee's Democratic Party, controlling parliament, plans to pass a bill suspending ongoing trials for the incumbent president, amidst potential constitutional challenges.
The case's postponement and the proposed legislative action have sparked discussions on the separation of powers and the rule of law in South Korea, with the possibly being asked to rule on the bill's constitutionality.