South Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigns after four weeks amid corruption probe
Lee Jong-sup is being investigated over allegations he tried to improperly influence an inquiry into death of marine while he was defence minister
South Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigned on Friday as questions about his appointment while he is under a corruption investigation battered President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ruling party less than two weeks from a closely fought parliamentary election.
Lee Jong-sup, who was appointed ambassador to Australia just four weeks ago, is being investigated over allegations he tried to improperly influence a probe into the death of a marine last year while he was defence minister.
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