Software mogul enters S. Korea presidential race
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Ahn Cheol-soo, the founder of Seoul-based antivirus maker AhnLab, speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, Sept 19, 2012. -- PHOTO: AP
SEOUL (AFP) - Popular software mogul Ahn Cheol Soo declared his candidacy on Wednesday for South Korea's presidential election, setting up a three-way race that offers a number of potentially game-changing permutations.
"The people have expressed their desire to see reform in politics," Mr Ahn told a highly-anticipated press conference at the Salvation Army building in the capital, Seoul.
"Now, I will run in the presidential election," the 50-year-old said, ending a year of intense speculation.
Mr Ahn's entry into the race has the potential to split the liberal vote between himself and Moon Jae In - the chosen candidate of the leftist opposition Democratic United Party (DUP).
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