Former U.N. chief Ban says not running for president of South Korea - media

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Former U.N. chief Ban says not running for president of South Korea - media

REUTERS

 

Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks during his news conference in Seoul, South Korea January 31, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday he will not run to become president of South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported.

 

Ban spoke at an unscheduled news conference at parliament after meeting the leaders of conservative parties.

 

(Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Robert Birsel)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2017-02-01

[elgordo38]

He did not say much on the subject. Maybe the recent family scandal had a bearing on his decision. Quote Scandal, gaffes mar ex-U.N. chief's presidential prospects in South Korea. unquote. South Koreans are smart folk they can spot a loser a mile away. To bad no pension top up for you.