South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has removed Kim In-ho, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service, from his position due to an undisclosed unlawful act. The presidential office stated that Kim had violated existing laws, leading to his dismissal.
The specific law that Kim breached was not disclosed by the presidential office. However, they emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards legal violations by high-ranking officials. Subsequently, police have charged Kim with driving under the influence.
Kim allegedly crashed into a bus and a car while driving drunk in the Bundang district of Seongnam. The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m., with Kim reportedly disregarding traffic signals before the collision. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, but Kim’s blood alcohol level warranted a license suspension.
Kim, a former environment professor, assumed the ministerial position in August after holding a role in the ruling Democratic Party. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with the police planning to summon Kim for questioning.
