South Korean Finance Minister Choi resigns: Ministry

Seoul: Finance Minister of South Korea Choi Song-Mok On Thursday, submitted in his resignation and it was accepted, his ministry said in a statement, as the Parliament of the country was voting on his impeachment.
The Finance Ministry said in a statement, “Choi’s resignation has been accepted.” Choi was prepared to take over the acting president at midnight on Thursday with the caretaker President. Han Duck-Su To formally resign, many people saw a step to start the President’s bid before a Snap election next month.
Choi said in a statement issued by the Finance Ministry, “I apologize that I am stepping down from my post, because it has become difficult to continue to fulfill my duties between serious economic conditions in both home and abroad.”
Opposition MPs resigned as one Motion of impeachment After the Supreme Court of the country, a verdict was given against Choi in which his presidential candidate and pioneer were found. Li j-mung Not guilty of violating the election law.
Choi’s impeachment was stopped after Han’s resignation was stopped. National Assembly Speaker Won-Shik said, “Choi’s resignation has been informed. We are suspending the vote of impeachment.”
Choi’s resignation connects political uncertainty in South Korea Former President like Suk YeolDeclaration of martial law in December. At midnight with Han, the acting presidential post was to pass to Choi.
But with his resignation, the role now comes for Education Minister Li Joo-Ho, who will be tasked to manage the election process for the presidential election on 3 June.