Seoul sets date for snap election to replace Park

Acting South Korean President Hwang Kyo-ahn was involved in two important decisions Wednesday finalizing May 9 as the date for the country’s snap election and confirming that he will not be running in the race.
Hwang had been seen as the best hope of challenging the domination of liberal frontrunner Moon Jae-in based on popularity surveys, as conservative politics has taken a beating over its association with scandal hit former President Park Geun-hye.

“To stabilize state affairs and fairly administer the presidential election, I’ve reached the judgment that it is inappropriate for me to run in the election,” Hwang was quoted as saying at a Cabinet meeting by Yonhap News Agency.


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