Minister of Science and ICT in South Korea, Yoo Sang-im((Korean: 유상임) has called for the unwavering pursuit of core tasks, saying that the country's growth engines of science, technology and digital must not stop amid the impeachment crisis. The ministry plans to carry out its work as normally as possible, except for some sensitive tasks.

"As a member of the cabinet, I feel a heavy responsibility for the recent severe situation," Yoo said at an expanded executive meeting held at the MSIT building in Sejong City on Saturday.