South Korea's judiciary delivers another political surprise

Unpredictable courts may still influence Seoul's thaw with Tokyo

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The Seoul Central District Court rejected a request for an arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, deeming him unlikely to destroy evidence. (Photo by Yosuke Onchi)

HIROSHI MINEGISHI, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- South Korea's courts have delivered another political shocker -- this time by rejecting an application for an arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung.

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