President Lee Accepts Ryu Chul-whan ACRC Resignation Amid Dior Bag Controversy
President Lee Jae Myung accepted the resignation of ACRC head Ryu Chul-whan on Dec 30, 2025. The move comes after controversies involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee.
He's leaving one year early. President Lee Jae Myung accepted the resignation of Ryu Chul-whan, the head of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), on Tuesday.
Context Behind Ryu Chul-whan ACRC Resignation
According to Yonhap News, Ryu’s departure follows months of intense pressure from the ruling camp. Appointed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol in January 2024, Ryu was seen as a key figure from the previous administration. Speculation about his exit grew after he stopped attending weekly Cabinet meetings starting December 9.
The Dior Bag Case and Institutional Strain
Ryu’s tenure was marked by the controversial handling of allegations against former first lady Kim Keon Hee. In June 2024, the ACRC cleared her of accepting a luxury Dior handbag, stating anti-graft laws don't apply to spouses. The public backlash was severe, and the case took a tragic turn when a senior official leading the probe took his own life shortly after the investigation concluded.
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