(2nd LD) Presidential policy chief Kim resigns
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(LEAD) Presidential policy chief Kim resigns
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Presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom resigns
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SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom has offered to resign, and President Lee Jae Myung has accepted his resignation, a presidential spokesperson said Tuesday.
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(URGENT) Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom offers resignation, Lee accepts: spokesperson
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