Democratic Party leader advises president against appointing In Yo-han as Red Cross chief

Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, has formally advised President Lee Jae-myung not to appoint In Yo-han as the president of the Korean Red Cross. In Yo-han, a former lawmaker from the ruling People Power Party, has been selected for the role but still requires presidential confirmation.

The Democratic Party leader conveyed his reservations about In Yo-han's potential appointment during a dinner meeting with the presidential office, according to Park Sung-joon, the party's senior spokesperson. The meeting took place on the evening of the 25th, following a field meeting of the party's supreme council in Andong, Gyeongbuk Province.

While the specific reasons for Kim's objection were not detailed by the spokesperson, the opposition party's stance suggests potential concerns regarding In Yo-han's suitability or political background for the humanitarian role.

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Kim (Min-seok) conveyed that it would be better not to appoint In Yo-han as the president of the Korean Red Cross.