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President Lee accepts Justice Minister Jeong's resignation over health concerns

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Kim Hae-sol
Published : Aug. 24, 2026 - 16:10:05
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President Lee Jae Myung and Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho attend a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on Aug. 4. [Yonhap]
President Lee Jae Myung and Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho attend a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on Aug. 4. [Yonhap]

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday accepted the resignation of Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho, who said deteriorating health had made it impossible for him to continue in the role.

Chief Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced the decision in a press notice Monday, adding that the government would move quickly to name a successor. "The government plans to proceed promptly with a follow-up appointment to ensure there is no disruption to state affairs," Kang said.


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