Mongolia’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Uproar Over Son’s Lavish Lifestyle — “I Paid Insufficient Attention to Social Matters,” Says Oyun-Erdene

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned following weeks of mass protests and a parliamentary vote of no confidence, triggered by viral images showing his son’s extravagant lifestyle abroad.

The scandal erupted when photos circulated on social media allegedly showing Oyun-Erdene’s son and his fiancée on an engagement holiday, posing with a black Dior shoulder bag and numerous luxury shopping bags.

The images ignited a firestorm of public outrage in the resource-rich but economically strained nation.

Protesters demanded answers, questioning how the prime minister’s family could afford such opulence amid widespread concerns about inequality and corruption. In response, the country’s anti-corruption authority reportedly began investigating the family’s finances.

Though he maintained his innocence, Oyun-Erdene acknowledged shortcomings in his leadership.

> “Dedicating too much time to major projects while paying insufficient attention to social and internal political matters,” he admitted, in a statement reflecting on his tenure.

Oyun-Erdene, who held office for four years and had previously survived multiple calls to resign, lost a confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday, signaling the end of his administration.

His resignation comes just a year after Mongolia’s parliament expanded from 76 to 126 seats following significant electoral reforms, which led to the formation of a coalition government. The political reshuffle, however, has done little to quell public discontent over corruption and governance.

The leadership crisis now leaves the ruling coalition facing pressure to restore public trust and stabilize the political landscape ahead of future elections.