South Korea's Acting Leader Han Duck-soo Resigns to Run for Presidency
Han Duck-soo announces presidential bid, promising reforms to lessen presidential power amidst political unrest and a tight election race.
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Summary
South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo has resigned to run in the June 3 presidential election, pledging reforms to diminish the presidency’s power and stabilize domestic politics. Han's candidacy intensifies the competition among conservatives, facing off against the Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung, whose campaign faces legal challenges. He aims to establish checks and balances between branches of government and plans to finish constitutional amendments in a three-year term, if elected. Meanwhile, tensions rise with the Democratic Party accusing Han of abandoning his caretaker duties as acting leader.
Perspectives
Han Duck-soo has announced his candidacy for the presidency in the upcoming June election, promising to lessen the powers of the presidency and work towards political stability in South Korea.
He has significant experience in various high-level government roles, including as prime minister under both conservative and liberal administrations, giving him a nuanced understanding of South Korea's political landscape.
The June election comes in a politically tumultuous time as the leading liberal candidate, Lee Jae-myung, faces potential legal disqualification.
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