Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Jeon Jae-soo, who is under suspicion of receiving money and gifts from the Unification Church, announced his resignation on Thursday.
"Stepping down from the ministerial position and responding forthrightly is the proper conduct for a public official," Jeon said while leaving Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on Thursday morning.
Original reporting by Kwon Uk for Seoul Economic Daily.
AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.
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