Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdraws candidacy
Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on Saturday following allegations concerning his involvement in a COVID-19 treatment and approval of its clinical trials. “After much deliberation, I decided to step down as the nominee for minister of justice ministry. I apologize for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the National…
The Korea Times reports that Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won has withdrawn his candidacy following allegations regarding his involvement in COVID-19 treatment and approval of its clinical trials. In a press conference at the National Assembly, Kim expressed regret for not meeting expectations, stating, "After much deliberation, I decided to step down as the nominee for minister of justice ministry."
Kim, a two-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), previously served as a judge at the Jeonju District Court and the Suwon District Court before joining the Moon Jae-in administration's presidential office.
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