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Headline : Ambassador to Australia offers to resign amid controversy over his appointment

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Korea's Ambassador to Australia Lee Jong-sup arrives to attend a meeting with other Korean ambassadors in Seoul, March 28. Yonhap

Ambassador to Australia Lee Jong-sup stepped down Friday, less than a month after he was named for the job, amid mounting criticism of his appointment and departure that came despite the fact that he was subject to an investigation.

Lee's resignation also came before Koreans go to the polls on April 10 to elect lawmakers. The controversy surrounding Lee has become a hot-button issue amid growing negative public sentiment and concerns even being raised from within the ruling party bloc.

The foreign ministry said it accepted Lee's resignation. The confirmation came hours after Lee's lawyer said the ambassador expressed his intent to step down to the foreign minister.

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