Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said on the 11th, "I wish People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and his supporters victory in this presidential election," adding, "I will help in any way I can."
He did not specify what kind of support he would provide.
On that day, former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held a press conference at the People Power Party camp office in Yeouido, Seoul, and said, "Now I will put everything down and return as an ordinary citizen."
Former Prime Minister Han is expected to meet with candidate Kim, who is returning after completing candidate registration at the People Power Party headquarters, around 10 a.m.
Han also expressed, "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the country throughout my life given to me, who is lacking. I take the support and criticism sent to me before and after my decision to run for president seriously. I will humbly accept and submit to it."
The vote results from party members regarding the replacement of former Prime Minister Han as the People Power Party presidential candidate the previous day indicated that there were more oppositions, suggesting acceptance of Kim Moon-soo's restoration to his candidate status.
Former Prime Minister Han stated, "I alone bear the responsibility for all the decisions I made," and added, "I sincerely hope that my beloved Republic of Korea advances in the future."
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Dear citizens, and members and supporters of the People Power Party, I thank you for giving me, who is lacking, the opportunity to serve the country throughout my life.
I take the support and criticism you have given me seriously before and after my decision to run for president. I will humbly accept and submit to everything.
I wish People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and his supporters victory in this presidential election. I will help in any way I can.
Now I will put everything down and return as an ordinary citizen. I alone bear the responsibility for all the decisions I made.
I sincerely hope that my beloved Republic of Korea advances in the future. Thank you.