Seoul, April 9 || Former South Korean Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung will announce his presidential bid via a video message on Wednesday, an aide said.
Kwon Hyuk-ki, a former chief political planner for Lee, told reporters on Wednesday that the 10-minute video will be unveiled at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and will contain his resolve and determination going into the presidential race.
The former DP leader will then hold a press conference at the National Assembly on Friday to present his vision for the nation and announce the members of his election campaign, Kwon said.
Lee stepped down from the party chairmanship earlier in the day to run for president in the June 3 election, triggered by the ouster of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
He is considered the front-runner in the upcoming election.
"I am grateful to have been able to serve as the party leader for three years and to have achieved some meaningful results," Lee said during a meeting of the DP's supreme council.