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Acting President Han Duck-soo Expected to Enter Presidential Race as Independent

Han plans to resign on April 30 and position himself as a coalition-building candidate against frontrunner Lee Jae-myung.

Acting President Han Duck-soo (front) offers a silent prayer to the victims of the 1960 pro-democracy civil uprising at the April 19th National Cemetery in Seoul on April 19, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Sources report that Acting President Han Duck-soo has decided to run in South Korea's June 3 snap presidential election as an independent candidate.
  • Han is expected to resign from his post on April 30, fulfilling legal requirements for candidacy, and formally launch his campaign in early May.
  • He aims to lead a broad anti-Lee Jae-myung coalition, potentially uniting conservative factions including figures from the People Power Party and other groups.
  • Han has publicly emphasized the need for a 'more mature democracy,' invoking South Korea's pro-democracy legacy as speculation about his candidacy grows.
  • The Democratic Party has criticized Han for allegedly using state affairs for personal ambition, while PPP figures have urged him to reconsider his bid.