NEW DELHI: South Korea’s ambassador to Australia has resigned amid controversies surrounding his appointment throughout a corruption probe, including stress on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ruling social gathering forward of a vital parliamentary election.
Lee Jong-sup, who took up the ambassadorial position simply 4 weeks in the past, is going through scrutiny for allegedly attempting to affect an investigation into the demise of a marine whereas serving as protection minister.
“His resignation was reported to the president and it has been determined it will likely be accepted,” the international ministry stated in an announcement.
The ambassador has refuted any accusations and stated he was prepared to cooperate absolutely with the investigation.
Criticism mounted in opposition to 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 Occasion (PPP) have additionally expressed disapproval, stating that Lee was an unfit alternative for an envoy and that his departure was a misstep.
Upon returning to Seoul final week for official engagements, Lee said his intention to deal with questions from the nationwide corruption company overseeing the case.
Nonetheless, the controversy surrounding his appointment and sudden departure continued, 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 in opposition to Lee associated to purported authorities interference in an investigation into the demise of a marine who participated in a flood rescue operation final yr.
Lee Jong-sup, who took up the ambassadorial position simply 4 weeks in the past, is going through scrutiny for allegedly attempting to affect an investigation into the demise of a marine whereas serving as protection minister.
“His resignation was reported to the president and it has been determined it will likely be accepted,” the international ministry stated in an announcement.
The ambassador has refuted any accusations and stated he was prepared to cooperate absolutely with the investigation.
Criticism mounted in opposition to 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 Occasion (PPP) have additionally expressed disapproval, stating that Lee was an unfit alternative for an envoy and that his departure was a misstep.
Upon returning to Seoul final week for official engagements, Lee said his intention to deal with questions from the nationwide corruption company overseeing the case.
Nonetheless, the controversy surrounding his appointment and sudden departure continued, 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 in opposition to Lee associated to purported authorities interference in an investigation into the demise of a marine who participated in a flood rescue operation final yr.
