South Korean opposition leader cleared of forcing witness to commit perjury


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  • Monday, 25 Nov 2024

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung arrives at a court in Seoul, South Korea, November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was cleared on Monday of charges that he forced a witness to commit perjury, the Seoul Central District Court said, in the latest of a series of legal cases that could threaten his political future.

Lee thanked the court for "bringing back truth and justice" after the ruling as his supporters cheered.

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