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Ex-PM Han Duck-soo Enters Race for Presidential Reform

5/3/2025

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Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has thrown his hat into the presidential race, seeking to diminish presidential powers and bridge political divides. His candidacy heightens the rivalry among conservatives, challenging liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung. Han, a former acting president, vows to implement constitutional reforms and tackle U.S. trade tensions head-on.

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Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has thrown his hat into the presidential race, seeking to diminish presidential powers and bridge political divides. His candidacy heightens the rivalry among conservatives, challenging liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung. Han, a former acting president, vows to implement constitutional reforms and tackle U.S. trade tensions head-on.