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Published: 12:29, May 2, 2025
South Korea's former acting leader Han Duck-soo to contest June 3 election
By Reuters
People watch a televised address by Han Duck-soo at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, May 1, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

SEOUL - South Korea's former acting President Han Duck-soo said on Friday he would join the race to become the country's next president after resigning the day before.

A snap presidential election will be held on June 3.

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