Lee Accepts Justice Minister’s Resignation

President Lee Jae Myung has accepted the resignation of Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho. According to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, the president made the decision due to Jung's deteriorating health and his expressed difficulty in continuing to carry out his duties. Jung had submitted his resignation citing health issues and the completion of key legislation, including a prosecution reform bill.

The legislation in question strips prosecutors of their investigative authority, leaving investigative powers entirely with the police. With Jung's departure, two ministerial seats are now vacant, including the post of minister for small and medium-sized enterprises, which was vacated by Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, as reported by The Korea Times.

The government plans to appoint Jung's successor promptly to avoid any disruption to state administration, according to spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.

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