Jung Ho-young, Minister of Health and Welfare Nominee, "Has Not Expressed Intention to Resign"

"Some Media Reports Are False"

Health and Welfare Minister nominee Jeong Ho-young is arriving at the confirmation hearing preparation office set up at the Seoul Northern Regional Headquarters of the National Pension Service in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on the 15th. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Jeong Ho-young, the nominee for Minister of Health and Welfare, who has been embroiled in allegations of special favors for his child's medical school transfer and military service corruption, has denied rumors of his resignation as a ministerial candidate, stating that they are "not true."

On the afternoon of the 16th, Jeong, through the Ministry of Health and Welfare, explained, "I have not expressed any intention to resign as a candidate," adding, "Some reports claiming that I have expressed a desire to resign are false reports."

Earlier that day, JoongAng Ilbo reported that Jeong said in a phone call with an acquaintance in Daegu, "I have informed the Presidential Transition Committee of my intention to resign. For the sake of my children, I want to stop now and go back down to Daegu."

According to the report, Jeong was also quoted as saying, "The transition committee said since there is no wrongdoing, let's proceed with the confirmation hearing. I think some decision should be made by this weekend."

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