SEOUL -- South Korea's chief tariffs negotiator and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok resigned Thursday night, hit by political turmoil, leaving the country vulnerable in its trade talks with the U.S.
South Korea leadership crisis
South Korea's chief tariffs negotiator resigns as political chaos grows
Move comes just hours after country's acting president steps down
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Choi Sang-mok's resignation follows that of Han Duck-soo as acting president, which put Choi in the position to take over the role. © Reuters
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