Ban Ki-moon

Ban struggled to secure party backing in South Korea's highly partisan political system.

Ban has a team of politicians and former diplomats supporting him and has made several campaign-style appearances.

Ban said he was prepared to meet with the public this week before making a "selfless decision"

Ban does not belong to any political party and has been out of the country for most of the past decade

It will be intriguing to follow Mr Ki-moon’s journey as he returns to South Korea, his home country

'I feel a bit like Cindarella'

Ban said it was a privilege to be the head of an organisation which strives towards resolving global conflicts

Ban Ki-moon's deputy spokesperson says he's following with concern the increase in tensions along the Line of...

Ban, the 72-year-old former South Korean foreign minister, steps down on December 31 after serving two terms

Replaces Ban Ki-moon of South Korea