South Korean President Lee’s election law retrial postponed

The Seoul High Court in South Korea has postponed a retrial of President Lee Jae-myung on charges of violating election law. The Seoul High Court in South Korea has postponed a retrial of President Lee Jae-myung on charges of violating election law.

The Supreme Court on May 1st had sent back the case to the Seoul High Court with the intent of a guilty verdict. The Seoul High Court said it has changed the trial date for a later designation. This occurs when a hearing date is not set as trials are altered, delayed or fast tracked. The court only said the decision was made in accordance with Article 84 of the Constitution.