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[Breaking] President Lee accepts Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho's resignation

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2026-08-24 16:04:54
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2026-08-24 16:04:54
President Lee Jae-myung is seen moving after presenting an appointment letter to Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho at a ceremony for appointment letters and commission letters held at the Presidential Office Building in Yongsan District, Seoul, in July last year. Newsis News Agency

[Financial News] President Lee Jae-myung has accepted the resignation of Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho.
Kang Yoo-jung, Chief Spokesperson at Cheong Wa Dae, said in a media notice on the 24th that Jeong had expressed his intention to step down, saying it was difficult to continue performing his duties because of worsening health.
Kang emphasized that the government will move quickly to make follow-up appointments so that state affairs are not disrupted.
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