Overview

• Han Duck Soo has officially resigned from his role as South Korea's transitional president, effective May 1, 2025.
• In a televised statement, Han expressed his desire to take on greater responsibility in the future, sparking speculation about a potential presidential bid.
• South Korean media widely speculate that Han's resignation positions him to run in the June 3 presidential election, though he has not confirmed this directly.
• Han assumed presidential duties in December 2024 after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, leading to his suspension and eventual removal from office in April 2025.
• The crisis has exposed deep political divisions and tested South Korea's constitutional framework, with the upcoming election seen as a critical moment for the nation's democratic stability.