SEOUL, May 11 (AJP) - Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday accepted the results of a party-wide vote that rejected a proposal to replace the People Power Party’s presidential nominee with himself, pledging to support the party’s official candidate, Kim Moon-soo.
Speaking at a press conference at his campaign office in Yeouido, Han said he would “humbly accept” the outcome and return to private life.
“I take seriously both the encouragement and criticism I have received before and after my decision to run for president,” Han said. “I accept the results with humility and will do my part to help Kim secure victory in the upcoming election.”
Han added that he would “step away from all political roles and return to being an ordinary citizen,” taking full responsibility for the decisions he had made.
The remarks came hours after the party’s interim leadership, led by Rep. Kwon Young-se, held a vote among its full membership to determine whether to replace Kim with Han as its presidential nominee. The proposal was rejected, reaffirming Kim’s candidacy.
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