Key facts
- South Korean justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his candidacy.
- The withdrawal is the second setback for President Lee Jae Myung's administration.
- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen to 37%.
- Allegations of lobbying for a COVID-19 treatment were made against Kim Seung-won.
Kim Seung-won, the nominee for justice minister in South Korea, has withdrawn his candidacy amid allegations of lobbying for a COVID-19 treatment. This marks the second setback for President Lee Jae Myung's administration, as recent polls indicate his approval rating has dropped to 37%.