Kim withdraws as justice minister nominee
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 justice minister. I apologize for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the National Assembly. The move…
Kim Seung-won, a two-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), withdrew his nomination as justice minister on Saturday following allegations related to his involvement in COVID-19 treatment and the approval of its clinical trials. In a press conference at the National Assembly, Kim expressed regret for not meeting the expectations placed upon him.
The decision to step down came after a parliamentary committee adopted his confirmation hearing report on Thursday, despite objections raised by the main opposition People Power Party against the allegations. Prior to his nomination, Kim had served as a judge at the Jeonju District Court and the Suwon District Court. He had previously worked in the presidential office under the liberal Moon Jae-in administration, holding a position in the office of political affairs.
Kim was elected to the 21st National Assembly in 2020 and subsequently served as the chief of the DPK's legal affairs committee.
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