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이재명 대통령이 11일 통일교로부터 금품 수수 의혹을 받은 전재수 해양수산부 장관 사의를 수용키로 했다고 대통령실이 전했다.
대통령실 대변인실은 이날 오전 언론 공지를 통해 “이 대통령은 전재수 해양수산부 장관 사의를 수용 예정"이라며 "사의는 절차에 따라 처리된다"고 밝혔다. 전 장관 사의 표명 후 반나절도 채 지나지 않아 전격 처리된 형국이다.
앞서 유엔 해양 총회 유치차 방미했던 전 장관은 이날 오전 귀국해 사의를 표한 바 있다.
영문 기사의 [전문]입니다. '구글번역'은 이해도 높이기를 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 영문 번역에 오류가 있을 수 있음을 전제로 합니다.<*The following is [the full text] of the English article translated by 'Google Translate'. 'Google Translate' is working hard to improve understanding. It is assumed that there may be errors in the English translation.
The Blue House announced that President Lee Jae-myung will accept the resignation of Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Jeon Jae-soo.
The Office of the Presidential Spokesperson announced a press release: Jeon Jae-soo's sudden resignation amid allegations of bribery from the Unification Church was followed by a sudden dismissal less than half a day later.
-kihong Kim reporter
President Lee Jae-myung has decided to accept the resignation of Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Jeon Jae-soo, who is suspected of receiving bribes from the Unification Church, the Office of the President announced on the 11th.
In a press release issued that morning, the Presidential Spokesperson's Office stated, "President Lee intends to accept Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Jeon Jae-soo's resignation," adding, "The resignation will be processed according to proper procedures." The decision comes less than half a day after Jeon submitted his resignation.
Jeon, who had previously visited the United States to host the UN Ocean Conference, tendered his resignation upon his return that morning.
