Han Duck-soo, the acting president of South Korea, is anticipated to step down prior to the presidential bid

Han Duck-soo, the interim leader of South Korea, is anticipated to step down on Thursday in order to begin his campaign for president in advance of the June election.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Han Duck-soo, the country’s interim leader, is scheduled to resign on Thursday in order to officially begin his campaign for the next presidential election.

Han will give a speech to the public upon his resignation Thursday afternoon, according to Yonhap, which cited unnamed government and former ruling party sources. His candidacy is anticipated to be formally announced on Friday. June 3 is when the election is planned.

Following the overthrow of former President Yoon Suk Yeol due to a contentious and brief declaration of martial law, Han, 75, gained notoriety after taking over as leader. Since then, Han’s popularity has grown, and new surveys indicate that people are becoming more supportive of the seasoned technocrat.

South Korean legislation states that when Han resigns, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will take over as acting president.

For weeks, there has been conjecture about Han’s possible candidacy, fueled by his growing national prominence and his reputation as a stable leader during a time of political unpredictability. A major change in South Korea’s political scene prior to the June referendum would result from his resignation, which would open the door for a formal bid.

Responses to inquiries for comment have not yet been received from the prime minister’s office.