SEOUL - South Korea's recently appointed justice minister resigned on Monday saying a graft scandal swirling around his family had become a political burden for President Moon Jae-in's government.
Since his appointment on Sept 9 there have been street protests against Cho, due to investigations mounted by prosecutors into his family's financial investments and the university admissions of his children. "I believe that now is the time for me to step down so that reforming the prosecutor's office will be successfully completed," he added."I am very sorry for causing so much conflict among the people," Moon said in a meeting with senior aides on Monday, referring to the protests.
The controversy over Cho, as well as public discontent over a sluggish economy and stalled diplomatic efforts with North Korea, have pushed Moon's approval ratings to fresh lows.
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