Kang Yu-jung, senior presidential spokesperson, said in a media notice that day, "President Lee Jae-myung accepted the resignation of Minister Jung Sung-ho, who expressed that he could no longer carry out his duties due to deteriorating health." Kang emphasized, "The government will swiftly proceed with a successor appointment so that there is no disruption to state affairs."
Earlier, Jung submitted his resignation letter to the presidential office and the Ministry of Personnel Management on the 18th. In the letter, Jung reportedly cited health reasons along with the rationale that "major legislation related to prosecution reform has been completed." He is also said to have stated that "it is desirable for the new criminal justice system to be completed under new leadership."
With the acceptance of Jung's resignation, Vice Justice Minister Lee Jin-su will serve as acting minister.
