South Korea’s former Prime Minister, Han Duck-soo, announced his bid for the presidency on Friday, joining the race in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of the ex-president
The June 3 vote will decide who replaces impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office ov his ill-fated declaration of martial law in December that sank South Korea into prolonged political turmoil.
Political instability in the country intensified on Thursday after a retrial was ordered for a presidential frontrunner over alleged election law violations, and as two key government figures — including Han — resigned.
Han had hinted at a possible presidential bid when he resigned as acting president and prime minister on Thursday, suggesting that he was willing to “take on a greater responsibility”.
“For the future of the Republic of Korea, a country I deeply love, and for all of us, I have decided to do what I can,” Han said in a televised speech on Friday.
“I will do my utmost to be chosen by our people in this presidential election.”
The former prime minister took over as the country’s acting president after Yoon was impeached by parliament in December.
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