South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, says he is resigning amid reports he will run in next month’s presidential election.

South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday he is resigning to take on “heavier responsibility” amid expectation he will run in next month’s presidential election.

South Korea's third acting president in five months Lee Ju-ho said on Friday he will ensure stable government ahead of a June 3 snap presidential election, following the quick-fire resignations of the ...

By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul South Korea’s acting president, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, stepped down on Thursday, a sign that he plans to run to inhabit the role permanently in the ...

South Korean acting President Han Duck-soo speaks during a press conference at the Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Hong Hae-in/Yonhap via AP) South Korean acting ...

The acting president of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, announced on Thursday that he was stepping down. News of his resignation comes amid reports that he has his sights on the presidency, with South ...

South Korea’s acting leader ... With Han’s resignation, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok becomes acting president until a new leader is elected on June 3. Lee, who won the nomination ...

South Korea's Latest Acting President Vows to Ensure Stability Until Election By Jack Kim, Hyunsu Yim and Daewoung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's third acting president in five months Lee Ju ...

SEOUL, April 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's acting president Han Duck-soo expects this week's trade talks with the United States to pave the way for a mutually beneficial outcome, he said during a ...

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo has resigned ahead of an expected bid to become the main conservative candidate in next month's presidential election. Han has emerged as a potential ...