In a major shake-up within South Korea's political arena, Park Jong-joon, the head of the Presidential Security Service, has resigned from his position. His resignation was submitted to acting President Choi Sang-mok, as announced by the President's office on Friday.
The resignation comes amidst an investigation into Park's alleged obstruction of anti-graft officials' efforts to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol just last week. This development highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption and uphold ethical standards within the highest levels of government.
Park's departure raises questions about the internal dynamics of the presidential security apparatus and signals a potential shift towards greater transparency and accountability in South Korea's governance.
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