Ex-South Korean PM Han Duck-soo launches presidential campaign
Former Prime Minister and current acting South Korean President Han Duck-soo announced on Friday his intention to run for the presidency officially.
In an expected move, he made the announcement at the National Assembly, one day after he resigned as both prime minister and acting President. He served as prime minister twice, as trade minister, minister of economy and finance and also as the South Korean ambassador to the United States, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
"Our nation is also gripped by internal unrest, as conflict and division threaten the foundations of our society," he said in his announcement in regard to his run for president, "I have decided to step forward out of love for the country and a sense of responsibility for our shared future."
The election will take place on June 3, and will challenge Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the liberal Democratic Party. The eventual winner will replace impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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