S. Korean court halts Leader trial due to accusations of illegal money transfers
(MENAFN) A district court in South Korea has temporarily suspended President Lee Jae Myung’s trial linked to accusations of illegal money transfers to North Korea, effectively putting all five of his criminal proceedings on hold following his recent election, according to reports.
The Suwon District Court justified the delay by citing Lee's current role as head of state, stating, “In order to ensure he can focus on his duties guaranteed by the Constitution and for the continuity of the running of state affairs, we will designate a date in the future.”
The charges stem from claims that, while serving as governor of Gyeonggi Province between 2019 and 2020, Lee allegedly directed a local underwear company executive to wire $5 million to North Korea for a smart farming project. An additional $3 million was reportedly transferred to facilitate a potential visit to the North.
In line with Article 84 of the South Korean Constitution—which protects a sitting president from facing criminal charges unless it involves treason or rebellion—his other four legal cases have also been postponed.
These include accusations of spreading misinformation ahead of the 2022 presidential race, involvement in a corruption scandal tied to a development plan during his time as Seongnam mayor, misappropriation of provincial funds while governor, and orchestrating false testimony.
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