Prime Minister Han Deok-soo to ”declare his candidacy”? ”I can't just keep avoiding it” = South Korea

South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo (acting president) has been found to have made a statement to the effect that "I cannot continue to avoid the calls for me to run for office from both inside and outside the political world."
On the 25th, South Korean news agency Yonhap News reported that a South Korean government official told the media, "Han made the above remarks during a recent meeting with his close aides."
Another government official said, "Han's initial intention was not to run," but added, "However, given the recent atmosphere, it seems highly likely that he will declare his candidacy within the next week."
If Han declares his candidacy, he is likely to do so within the next week, taking into account the election and government schedules.