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Acting President Han Duck-soo could declare election candidacy as early as next week

Acting President Han Duck-soo is expected to declare his candidacy for the presidential election as early as next Wednesday, according to multiple government and political sources, amid growing political signals and a narrowing election timeline.

2025-04-25

Moon becomes sixth former Korean president to be indicted

Former President Moon Jae-in became the sixth former Korean president to be indicted, after the prosecution laid charges on Thursday.

2025-04-25

Acting president's potential candidacy weighs on PPP primary race

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is facing renewed turbulence as speculation grows over Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s potential entry into the upcoming presidential race.

2025-04-24

Former President Moon Jae-in indicted without detention on bribery charges

Prosecutors indicted former President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery on Thursday, the prosecution announced the same day.

2025-04-24

DP presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung pledges 100 trillion won in AI investment

The Democratic Party's presidential frontrunner, Lee Jae-myung, pledged a combination of private and public investment in AI amounting to 100 trillion won to take the lead in the red hot sector.

2025-04-15

Acting President Han Duck-soo will not run in presidential primary, PPP floor leader says

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will not run in the party’s presidential primary, People Power Party (PPP) floor leader Kwon Seong-dong said Tuesday morning.

2025-04-15

Acting president pledges response to trade tensions as 'final duty'

Acting President Han Duck-soo emphasized government unity to address U.S. trade tensions, urged transparency in parliamentary inquiries, and called for swift passage of vital economic bills amid ongoing safety inspections and public safety incidents.

2025-04-14

Yoon to appear in court as private citizen in first hearing over martial law charges

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled to appear at the Seoul Central District Court on Monday morning for the first hearing in his criminal trial over charges of masterminding an insurrection.

2025-04-14

Shifting dynamic in PPP influenced Seoul mayor's election withdrawal, campaign officials say

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced on Saturday that he will not be running in the upcoming 21st presidential election, surprising many observers after weeks of preparation.

2025-04-13

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announces he won't run for president

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced that he will not run in the upcoming presidential election.

2025-04-12