South Korea's acting president, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, resigned, indicating his intention to run for president in the upcoming June election. His decision comes after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, which has caused ongoing political turmoil in the country. Hanâs resignation closely follows a Supreme Court ruling that threatens the presidential prospects of Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party. Although Han did not explicitly confirm his candidacy, analysts view his resignation as a significant move toward running for the presidency.
I have decided to step down to do what I can do and what I should to help overcome the crisis our nation faces, Mr. Han said in a statement on Thursday.
His statement on Thursday was regarded by South Korean news media and political circles as a de facto declaration of presidential ambition.
Mr. Han's resignation came shortly after the country's Supreme Court made a ruling that could jeopardize the presidential bid of Lee Jae-myung.
That ruling threatens to add uncertainty to an election that South Koreans hope will bring an end to months of political turmoil.
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