In brief
South Korea's acting president, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, has officially announced his resignation in anticipation of running in the upcoming presidential election on June 3. His decision comes in the wake of political upheaval following the impeachment and ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who initially appointed Han as his deputy. This resignation is viewed as a crucial step in addressing the recent turmoil that has gripped the nation since Yoon's controversial declaration of martial law, which eventually led to his removal from office.
Han's resignation follows a significant court ruling that has thrown the presidential campaign of Lee Jae-myung, the leading candidate from the Democratic Party, into uncertainty. Han, who previously faced impeachment himself but was reinstated by the Constitutional Court, stated that his step down aims to help the nation navigate through its current crisis. While he did not explicitly confirm his candidacy in his announcement, political analysts and media outlets interpret his actions as a strong indication of his presidential ambitions. It is expected that Han will address the media shortly to formally announce his intention to run for the presidency.
