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The Seoul High Court has convicted the former president on obstruction of justice and related charges tied to his December 2024 martial-law bid, after a sequence of trials and appeals that followed his impeachment and removal. Prosecution seeks longer terms and holds others, including the former first lady, to account.
Voters have faced ballot-paper shortages at polling stations, sparking protests and calls for accountability. The National Election Commission has apologised and ordered investigations, while parties contest results in key urban centers, including Seoul and Busan. Local elections test President Lee Jae Myung's administration and the opposition's regrouping prospects.
South Korea’s government has faced international scrutiny over its handling of Coupang’s data breach and regulatory actions. A House Judiciary Committee report accuses Seoul of using coercive tactics against a U.S.-based company, while Seoul defends its domestic-law actions and emphasizes consumer protection. The dispute is shaping U.S.-Korea economic ties amid lobbying activity.