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South Korean Justice Minister Nominee Withdraws Amid Controversy
South Korea's Justice Minister nominee, Kim Seung-won, withdrew his candidacy on Saturday. The withdrawal followed allegations regarding his involvement in a COVID-19 treatment and the approval of its clinical trials. His exit marks a setback for President Lee Jae Myung's cabinet reshuffle, which occurred in late August. This development comes as the president's approval rating has reportedly nosedived.
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- Centre (3): Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Japan Times