Is Ban Ki-moon’s Possible North Korea Trip A Prelude to ROK Presidential Run?

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would definitely have the highest profile of any of the ROK Presidential candidates if he did decide to run:

 

Speculation of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s presidential bid in South Korea has resurfaced after news reports on his possible visit to North Korea.

Ban’s spokesman said earlier this week that discussions are under way regarding a constructive role he might play in the Korean Peninsula situation and that talks are under way to set up what would be the secretary general’s first visit to the North.

Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, has been voted as one of the most popular possible contenders, though he has disavowed rumors that he has interest in running in the 2017 presidential election.

He has repeatedly said he is not interested in South Korean politics, noting that he wants to spend time taking care of his grandchildren after his retirement.  [The Korea Times]

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