Suspicion of 'Kim Hak-ui Illegal Departure' Leads to Secretary Lee Kwang-chul's Resignation... "Prosecution, a Very Unfair Decision" (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Lee Kwang-chul, the Blue House Secretary for Civil Affairs, who was indicted on charges of leading the illegal travel ban process against former Deputy Minister of Justice Kim Hak-ui, tendered his resignation on the 1st. While expressing his resignation, he also argued that "the indictment is very unfair."

Park Kyung-mi, the Blue House spokesperson, conveyed his position, saying, "The Secretary for Civil Affairs tendered his resignation to the President today."

The secretary said, "As a public official, I deeply apologize for causing concern to the people," and added, "I regret that this indictment related to the travel ban on former Deputy Minister Kim is a very unfair decision, both legally and from a common-sense perspective."

He continued, "However, as a secretary in the Office of Civil Affairs responsible for investigative affairs, I have deeply considered concerns about the fairness of my duties and the burden on national governance, and thus have expressed my resignation."

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