Resignation

Freddy Boey, a Singaporean academic and president of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), has resigned for personal reasons two years ahead of his contract's end. The university's council executive committee appointed Provost and Deputy President Professor Lee Chun-sing as acting president with immediate effect to ensure stability. A global recruitment for the next president will launch shortly.

April 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Ángela Valdebenito submitted her voluntary resignation as regional secretary for Cultures, Arts and Heritage in the Aysén Region after just 18 days in office. The departure brings to 17 the number of failed regional appointments in José Antonio Kast's government. The Subsecretary for Cultures confirmed the resignation due to personal reasons.

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leaders Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito have hinted at resigning from their party posts following a crushing defeat in Japan's lower house election. The newly formed party, a merger of the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito, aimed to become the largest opposition force but lost a significant number of seats.

February 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Professor Leopoldo Múnera has officially resigned from his position as rector of Universidad Nacional de Colombia after more than a year in office. The move follows the Fifth Section of the Council of State annulling his appointment for the 2024-2027 term due to irregularities in the process. Múnera stressed that the university's transformation project does not depend on one individual.

Oceans Minister Chun Jae-soo offered to resign on December 11 amid allegations of receiving bribes from the Unification Church. He denied the claims as 'completely groundless' but stated he would step down to avoid hindering government operations. President Lee Jae Myung plans to accept the resignation.

December 10, 2025 Reported by AI

Luis Fernando Mejía has resigned as executive president of Fedesarrollo after seven years in the role, the longest tenure in the institution's 55-year history. He announced the resignation via his X social media account, emphasizing the solidity he leaves behind. The board of directors accepted the resignation, effective December 31.