South Korea’s Prime Minister Han Resigns Ahead of Presidential Bid
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South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo stepped down from his post on Thursday, paving the way for a widely expected announcement of his presidential candidacy.
Han’s resignation comes just days before the legal deadline for public officials to leave their posts if they intend to run for president. He is expected to formally announce his candidacy and register as a preliminary candidate on Friday.