Former S. Korean PM Joins Race for President

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Former S. Korean PM Joins Race for President

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Former South Korean prime minister Lee Han-dong officially declared he would run for the presidency Monday at the 63 Building in Seoul, saying the country needed a leader of tolerance who was able to show patriotism, administrative skills, statesmanship, and a high moral standard.

Lee told reporters and supporters of his experience in all three branches of government over the last 44 years, noting that as a former prime minister, he was ready to answer the call from the country. He said he believes he is the only capable candidate who can resolve the discord between East and West, North and South, and also the left and the right. "By overcoming the cacophony, I will establish the strong union," the former prime minister continued.

Lee said he wanted to unite the ruling party, and would compete with anyone including official Millennium Democratic Party candidate Roh Moo-hyun and independent runner Chung Mong-joon for the presidential candidacy. He added he would send a representative to the committee for the formation of new united party.

Around 3,000 guests attended Lee's declaration, including VIPs such as former finance minister Jin Nyum, and Lee Jung-bin, Choi In-gi, and Kim Young-ki, the respective ministers of foreign affairs and trade, government administration and home affairs, and construction and transportation.

Source: Agencies

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