In a surprising move, all members of South Korea’s State Council have tendered their resignations to Prime Minister Han Duck-soo during a meeting on Wednesday, according to reports from a local newspaper citing a government official.
The State Council, which functions as the cabinet of South Korea, includes the heads of various government ministries and is responsible for advising the President on important policy matters.
The mass resignation comes amid uncertainty, and it’s currently unclear what prompted this collective decision. The government official did not provide further details, and it remains to be seen how this development will impact the country’s political landscape.
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has not yet made an official statement regarding the resignations. The news has generated significant interest both domestically and internationally, as observers await further information.
South Korea’s political system allows for such resignations, often as a formality during cabinet reshuffles or in response to political shifts. This event may signal upcoming changes within the government’s executive branch.
Young people across the Global South are watching closely, as political stability in South Korea can have broader implications for the region’s economic and diplomatic relations.
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South Korean State Council members offer to resign en masse: report
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