Seoul mayor to ”declare candidacy” on 13th...close aides ”resign” = South Korea

"South Korean Mayor Oh Sehun will declare his candidacy for the next presidential election on the 13th of this month," Mayor Oh's office announced on the 9th.
Mayor Oh's side said, "Mayor Oh has been the central figure in Seoul's city government.
"This will be a symbolic step that will expand the 'accompanying the weak' policy to the policies of the Republic of Korea."
In addition, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, including the Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs, Special Assistant for Public Welfare and Communication, Special Assistant for Political Affairs, and Special Assistant for Vision and Strategy,
The city's close political aides have also submitted their resignations to join Mayor Oh's presidential campaign camp. Mayor Oh is currently in the process of deciding on the ruling People Power Party's presidential candidate while retaining his position as mayor.
Regarding this, a high-ranking Seoul Metropolitan Government official said, "Since the impeachment case, rallies and demonstrations have been ongoing, so from the perspective of the mayor,
The most important thing is to take responsibility for the safety of Seoul."