Kim Kyung-soo: "Lee's Acquittal in 2nd Trial Is a Natural Outcome"... Even Opposition Welcomes (Comprehensive)

Kim Kyung-soo and Other Non-Mainstream Figures Post Messages of Welcome
Kim Boo-kyum: "I Feel Relieved as a Party Member"
Kim Dong-yeon: "Fortunate That the Prosecution's Excessive Indictment Was Corrected"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was acquitted in the second trial of the public official election law violation case, prompting figures from the non-main faction such as Kim Kyung-soo and Kim Boo-kyum to express their support.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is leaving the courthouse after being acquitted in the appeal trial of a violation of the Public Official Election Act held at the Seoul High Court on the 26th. 2025.3.26 Photo by Joint Press Corps

On the 26th, former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo posted on Facebook titled "The acquittal is a natural outcome. Welcome," immediately after Lee's second trial verdict.

Former Governor Kim said, "The acquittal in Lee's second trial is a just outcome," and pointed out, "It was a politically motivated investigation targeting the opposition leader from the beginning and an excessive indictment."

He added, "I pay tribute to the courage of the appellate court that wisely made the judgment under difficult conditions," and said, "This opportunity must be used to correct the related election laws and judicial system that caused the excessive investigation and indictment."

He also added, "I offer consolation and congratulations to Leader Lee, who has endured hardships."

Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum also wrote on Facebook, saying, "It is fortunate," and "As a party member, I feel relieved."

Former Prime Minister Kim emphasized, calling it a "crisis of the constitutional order," and said it is now time to do what must be done. He stated, "We must not overlook President Yoon Seok-youl's impeachment or the wildfires threatening people's livelihoods."

Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon also said, "It is a just outcome," and added, "It is fortunate that the prosecution's excessive indictment has been corrected at last."

Former National Assembly Secretary-General Lee Kwang-jae welcomed the court's decision through a post, saying, "Let us now unite the hearts of all citizens and move forward toward a new Republic of Korea."

Lee was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation in the first trial for violating the Public Official Election Act, but on this day, the Seoul High Court Criminal Division 6-2 (Presiding Judges Choi Eun-jung, Lee Ye-seul, Jeong Jae-oh) overturned the verdict and acquitted him in the second trial.

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