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Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo resigns

The acting president of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, announced on Thursday that he was stepping down

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Southing Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo resigns

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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.

News of his resignation comes amid reports that he has his sights on the presidency, with South Korean media reporting that he will be launching his presidential campaign on Friday.

"I have two paths ahead of me. One is completing the heavy responsibility that I handle now. The other is putting down that responsibility and taking a heavier responsibility," Han said.

"I've finally determined to put down my post to do what I can and what I have to help overcome the crises facing us," the conservative politician said.

Han was appointed acting president after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, whose removal from office paved the waz for the upcoming presidential election to be held on June 3.

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