South Korean presidential chief of staff submits resignation amid slipping approval
Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik has tendered his resignation, according to the Cheong Wa Dae press office, as President Lee Jae Myung’s popularity hits a recent low.
The chief of staff to South Korea’s president, Kang Hoon-sik, has formally offered his resignation, the Cheong Wa Dae press secretary confirmed on Monday. The announcement did not include a reason for Kang’s decision. This comes as President Lee Jae Myung’s approval ratings have slipped to a recent trough, reflecting mounting public dissatisfaction.
The resignation offer may signal internal challenges within the presidential office amid the waning support. No information was given about a replacement or the next steps for the chief of staff role. Observers note that the move could further destabilize the administration’s ability to manage its agenda. The situation remains fluid, with the president’s team yet to comment on the implications.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights growing instability in South Korea’s executive branch as the president’s support erodes.
How this story developed
- Sep 11 South Korean and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz security by phone
- Sep 16 Kim Yo-jong told the Korean Central News Agency that the regime's nuclear weapons status is permanent and cannot be altered.
- Sep 17 Cho Hyun departed Seoul for Washington, moving the dialogue from phone calls to an in‑person meeting.
- Sep 19 South Korean and European officials pressed for compliance with UN resolutions at the same conference.
- Sep 20 North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile into the East Sea, prompting reports from Japan and South Korea, while the UN nuclear watchdog's resolution was rejected.
- Sep 20 A second projectile was identified as an unidentified type rather than a short‑range ballistic missile.
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