South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race | Politics News

Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.

South Korea has sworn in its third acting president in less than six months, as his predecessor declared his candidacy in a snap election to replace impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol.

Education Minister Lee Ju-ho pledged to ensure “stability” as he was appointed acting leader on Friday, a day after Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stepped down to run in the June 3 election.

“I will try my best…