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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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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.

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The repeated turnover of leadership in South Korea raises concerns about the stability of governance, as the third acting president in six months, Education Minister Lee Ju-ho, underscores ongoing political chaos.

Han Duck-soo's decision to run has been criticized for abandoning his responsibilities as caretaker leader, casting doubts on his commitment to the country's governance amid ongoing issues with his predecessor's administration.

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