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South Korea's Acting Leader Han Resigns amid Reports He Will Run for President

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The Associated Press

11:12 JST, May 2, 2025

SEOUL (AP) — South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, said Thursday he is resigning to take on “heavier responsibility” as expectation mounted he will run in next month’s presidential election.

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