South Korea’s political landscape is undergoing a notable shift, highlighted by the recent events enveloping the Democratic Party (DP). The Seoul Central District Court’s decision to reject an arrest warrant for DP leader Lee Jae-myung, juxtaposed with the National Assembly’s earlier move to revoke his parliamentary immunity, epitomizes the current political volatility.

As South Koreans process these contrasting actions by their judiciary and legislative branches, public opinion appears to be as multifaceted as the nation's political landscape. A recent Gallup Korea poll reveals a country sharply divided over Lee’s case, a sentiment influenced by deep-seated political, regional and generational undercurrents.