Kim Seung-hee, a candidate for Minister of Health and Welfare, resigned from his candidacy.



Candidate Kim announced the resignation of his candidacy through a statement on the morning of the 4th.



Regarding the various allegations surrounding himself and his family after the nomination, candidate Kim said, "Based on objective facts, I repeatedly explained that various allegations were not true, but in the process, my honor, which I lived without shame as a public official, as well as my family were hurt. It was very difficult to wear," he said.



In particular, in relation to the prosecution's request for investigation on charges of violating the Political Funds Act, he repeatedly denied the charges, saying, "There is nothing useful for intentional personal use, and it is a problem caused by a practical error in the accounting process."



He continued, "I would like to humbly accept the point that we cannot finally be free from management responsibilities apart from these facts."