Chung Hong-won
Chung Hong-won is a South Korean politician who served as the Prime Minister of South Korea from 2014 to 2015. He is known for his response to the tragic Sewol ferry disaster in 2014, which resulted in the deaths of over 300 individuals. Following the incident, Chung offered to resign, reflecting a deep sense of accountability that is often lacking in political leadership. His willingness to step down, despite not being directly responsible for the tragedy, highlighted the expectation of personal accountability in public office in contrast to practices observed in other countries.
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In 2014, South Korea’s Prime Minister, Chung Hong-won, offered to resign over the government’s handling of the Sewol ferry disaster.
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