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South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo says he’s resigning, likely to run in next month’s presidential election

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of May 1, 2025

Newest development May 2, 2025 · 4 reportsSouth Korea former PM launches presidential bid

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo says he’s resigning, likely to run in next month's presidential election.

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  1. Names this update

    South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo says he’s resigning, likely to run in next month’s presidential election

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  2. Newest

    South Korea former PM launches presidential bid

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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  1. The Boston Globe

    South Korea’s acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for presidential election (opens The Boston Globe)

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    South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo has emerged as a potential conservative standard bearer, and South Korean media reported he will officially launch his presidential campaign Friday.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    South Korea's acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for presidential election - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday he is resigning to take on “heavier responsibility” amid expectation he will run in next month’s presidential election.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo resigns – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Local media report Han is expected to launch a campaign for the presidency. Meanwhile, the country's top court overturned a non-guilty verdict for Lee Jae-myung, potentially ruining his chances to run for president.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo says he’s resigning, likely to run in next month’s presidential election (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo says he’s resigning, likely to run in next month's presidential election.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    South Korea's acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for president (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Han Duck-soo has emerged as a potential conservative standard bearer as the main conservative People Power Party remains in disarray.

  6. PBS NewsHour

    South Korea's acting leader resigns amid reports he's launching his presidential campaign (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, says he is resigning amid reports he will run in next month’s presidential election.

  7. UPI

    Acting South Korean President Han Duck-soo steps down ahead of expected run for presidency (opens UPI)

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    South Korean acting president Han Duck-soo resigned his position as prime minister Thursday ahead of a likely run for president in a June 3 election called to replace President Yoon Suk Yeol who was removed from office o

  8. Seattle Times

    South Korea’s ex-Prime Minister Han says he will seek the presidency in June election (opens Seattle Times)

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    South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo says he will run in next month’s presidential election and would seek to lessen the powers of the office and ease strife-ridden domestic...

  9. Deutsche Welle

    South Korea's ex-leader Han enters bid for presidency – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Han Duck-soo resigned as acting president Thursday and indicated he sought more responsibility. He joins the race for the presidency in an upcoming election triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol's ousting.

  10. Al Jazeera

    South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.

  11. Digital Journal

    South Korea former PM launches presidential bid (opens Digital Journal)

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    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

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