NEW DELHI: South Korea's ambassador to Australia has resigned amid controversies surrounding his appointment throughout a corruption probe, including strain on President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling social gathering forward of a vital parliamentary election.
Lee Jong-sup, who took up the ambassadorial function simply 4 weeks in the past, is dealing with scrutiny for allegedly attempting to affect an investigation into the dying of a marine whereas serving as protection minister.
“His resignation was reported to the president and it has been determined it is going to be accepted,” the international ministry mentioned in an announcement.
The ambassador has refuted any accusations and mentioned he was keen to cooperate absolutely with the investigation.
Criticism mounted towards Lee's appointment when he traveled to Canberra on March 10, which members of the opposition social gathering denounced as an effort to keep away from questioning relating to the case.
Sure people inside Yoon's Folks Energy Get together (PPP) have additionally expressed disapproval, stating that Lee was an unfit selection for an envoy and that his departure was a mistake.
Upon returning to Seoul final week for official engagements, Lee acknowledged his intention to handle questions from the nationwide corruption company overseeing the case.
Nevertheless, the controversy surrounding his appointment and sudden departure persevered, with some PPP members suggesting that he posed a political legal responsibility because the social gathering goals to regain management of parliament within the April 10 elections.
The anti-corruption company is probing allegations towards Lee associated to purported authorities interference in an investigation into the dying of a marine who participated in a flood rescue operation final 12 months.
Lee Jong-sup, who took up the ambassadorial function simply 4 weeks in the past, is dealing with scrutiny for allegedly attempting to affect an investigation into the dying of a marine whereas serving as protection minister.
“His resignation was reported to the president and it has been determined it is going to be accepted,” the international ministry mentioned in an announcement.
The ambassador has refuted any accusations and mentioned he was keen to cooperate absolutely with the investigation.
Criticism mounted towards Lee's appointment when he traveled to Canberra on March 10, which members of the opposition social gathering denounced as an effort to keep away from questioning relating to the case.
Sure people inside Yoon's Folks Energy Get together (PPP) have additionally expressed disapproval, stating that Lee was an unfit selection for an envoy and that his departure was a mistake.
Upon returning to Seoul final week for official engagements, Lee acknowledged his intention to handle questions from the nationwide corruption company overseeing the case.
Nevertheless, the controversy surrounding his appointment and sudden departure persevered, with some PPP members suggesting that he posed a political legal responsibility because the social gathering goals to regain management of parliament within the April 10 elections.
The anti-corruption company is probing allegations towards Lee associated to purported authorities interference in an investigation into the dying of a marine who participated in a flood rescue operation final 12 months.
