South Korea Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho Signals Resignation
Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho told lawmakers that his health condition is very poor and that he is preparing to step down. In a National Assembly law committee meeting he repeated that “new wine should be put into new vessels,” referring to ongoing prosecution reform, and said he had consulted with the president’s aides about his situation. Blue House officials responded that no official resignation has been confirmed. Opposition lawmaker Han Dong‑hoon accused Jeong of using health as an excuse and urged him to resign his parliamentary seat. Democratic Party lawmaker Park Ji‑won urged Jeong to remain in office until the new Crime Investigation Agency and Prosecutor’s Office, slated to launch on 2 October, are established, noting that the reforms are nearly complete.
Entities: Blue House · Democratic Party of Korea · Han Dong‑hoon · Jeong Seong‑ho · Lee Jae‑myung · Park Ji‑won · President Yoon Suk‑yeol
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Justice Minister Jeong Seong‑ho said his health condition is very poor. (Jeong Seong‑ho)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Blue House said no official resignation by Jeong Seong‑ho has been confirmed. (Blue House)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Park Ji‑won urged Jeong to stay in office until the new Crime Investigation Agency and Prosecutor’s Office launch on 2 October. (Park Ji‑won)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jeong Seong‑ho indicated he will resign, effectively making a resignation statement. (Jeong Seong‑ho)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Han Dong‑hoon accused Jeong of using health as an excuse and demanded his parliamentary seat resignation. (Han Dong‑hoon)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jeong consulted with the president’s aides about his health and possible resignation. (Jeong Seong‑ho)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government plans to launch the Major Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecutor’s Office on 2 October, completing 95% of prosecution reform. (Justice Minister Jeong Seong‑ho)