Seoul: A South Korean appeals court has acquitted Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the largest opposition Democratic Party, of charges related to election law violations, the NHK broadcaster reported on Wednesday. The decision marks a significant turn of events as it overturns a previous ruling by a lower court that had found him guilty in connection with the presidential election that took place three years ago.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the ruling has drawn considerable attention, as a guilty verdict would have disqualified Lee from participating in elections for a certain period. Current opinion polls reportedly indicate that Lee is the leading candidate in the future presidential election, highlighting the potential impact of this legal decision on South Korea's political landscape.