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Kim Seung-won Withdraws Nomination, Vows to "Uncover Full Truth of 'Han Dong-hoon Affair' to the End"

Jeong Yu-mi

Published : Sep 19, 2026 11:16 AM

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Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won held a press conference at the National Assembly on the morning of September 19 and announced that he is stepping down from his nomination. Earlier on September 18, President Lee Jae-myung stated during a press conference that he had not yet reached a final decision when asked whether he would appoint Kim.

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