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South Korea Former PM Launches Presidential Bid

Han Duck-soo became acting president after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment (Credit: AFP)

South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo announced his bid for the presidency on Friday, joining the race in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of ex-president.

The June 3 vote will decide who replaces impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office ov his ill-fated declaration of martial law in December that sank South Korea into prolonged political turmoil.

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