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South Korea minister offers to quit amid allegations of getting funds from Unification Church

South Korean Oceans Minister Chun Jae-soo announces his resignation to focus on disproving allegations of receiving improper funds from the Unification Church, aiming to avoid any negative impact on President Lee Jae Myung's government and the ministry.


Jack Kim

Reuters

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December 11, 2025

South Korea minister offers to quit amid allegations of getting funds from Unification Church

South Korean Oceans Minister Chun Jae-soo Resigns to Address Allegations of Improper Funds from Unification Church

Reuters

South Korea’s Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Chun Jae-soo, announced on Thursday that he intends to step down from his position in order to focus on disproving allegations that he received improper funds from the Unification Church.


Chun stated that he is resigning to ensure that the ongoing controversy does not negatively affect the work of President Lee Jae-myung’s administration or the ministry. The minister emphasized that he is committed to proving that the allegations against him are "completely false." -Jack Kim/Reuters

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