South Korea's Gyeonggi governor, Lee Jae Myung, on Thursday announced he will run for the nation's presidency, entering the crowded field vying to succeed President Moon Jae In by winning the ruling Democratic Party nomination.Lee, who is seen as a strong contender for next March's presidential election, leads the opinion polls among presidential hopefuls within the party, with former Prime Minister Lee Nak Yon in a distant second. The former premier announced his candidacy Tuesday.In a prerecorded speech released online, Lee Jae Myung vowed to alleviate inequality in the country and streng…READ FULL ARTICLE
