Han Duck-soo has declared his candidacy for the presidential election set for June 3, following his resignation as acting president amidst political chaos in South Korea. His predecessor, Yoon Suk-yeol, was impeached due to controversies surrounding a brief declaration of martial law. The political landscape is further complicated by the legal challenges faced by the leading candidate, Lee Jae-myung, whose recent Supreme Court ruling puts his eligibility in jeopardy. Acting president Lee Ju-ho has emphasized the need for governmental stability during this turbulent period.
I've determined to find what I can do for the future of the Republic of Korea that I love and for all of us, Han told a news conference at the National Assembly on Friday.
I will try my best to ensure government functions are managed stably, Lee told reporters.
Next month's election was called after Yoon, a former prosecutor-turned-conservative politician, was removed from office over his shock declaration of martial law in December.
The appointment of a new acting president came as Han's candidacy injected more uncertainty into an election race that has been upended by doubts over the eligibility of the left-leaning frontrunner.
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