South Korea opposition leader Lee signals presidential run as race starts


Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party, arrives at a court in Seoul, South Korea, March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's main opposition party head Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesday he was stepping down as party leader, amid expectations that the current populist front-runner for the presidency in opinion polls would soon declare his run.

South Korea's labour minister, Kim Moon-soo, who has been among ruling People Power Party members indicating an intention to run, also declared his candidacy.

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