South Korea's Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on September 19, 2026 following allegations of involvement in a COVID-19 drug trial scandal. The withdrawal marked the second cabinet setback for President Lee Jae Myung within a week as his approval rating declined.
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South Korea’s nominee for justice minister has withdrawn from consideration for the role before being confirmed, the second ministerial nominee to pull out in a week after the president reshuffled his cabinet.
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South Korea’s 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 the justice ministry. I apologise for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the