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Ex-DP Leader Lee to Announce Presidential Bid Thursday

SEOUL, April 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Former Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung will announce his presidential bid via a video message Thursday, an aide said. Kwon Hyuk-ki, a former chief political planner for Lee, told reporters Wednesday that the 10-minute video will be unveiled at 10 a.m. Thursday, and contain his resolve and determination [...]

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-Hoon to Declare Presidential Bid Sunday

SEOUL, April 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will announce his presidential bid for the June 3 election this weekend, officials said Wednesday. On Sunday, Oh will declare his bid for the upcoming presidential election, triggered by the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid in December. [...]