Two of President Moon Jae-in's nominees for minister jobs are no longer in the running... because of alleged ethical lapses.<br />It's the first time President Moon's nominations have fallen through.<br /> His nominee for science minister, Cho Dong-ho, had been criticized in his confirmation hearing for taking part in a scientific conference... organized by a publishing company, OMICS International, widely believed to be fraudulent or even criminal.<br /> A senior Blue House secretary said the president thought the nominee would not meet the expectations of the people.<br />Moon's pick for transport minister, Choi Jeong-ho, voluntarily withdrew his nomination after facing criticism for alleged property speculation. <br />