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Former lawmaker Jang Hye-young attacks Yong Hye-in over ‘satellite party’ seats

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Former lawmaker Jang Hye-young criticized Yong Hye-in over winning parliamentary seats twice through satellite parties.
  • Jang said Yong had never apologized to the public.
  • The nomination has drawn public opposition from within the broader ruling camp.

Former Justice Party lawmaker Jang Hye-young has publicly criticized Yong Hye-in, a Basic Income Party lawmaker nominated as a candidate for minister of gender equality and family.

Jang accused Yong of entering parliament twice through satellite parties and said she had never apologized to the public. Her comments show open opposition to Yong’s nomination within the broader ruling camp.

A lawmaker who wore the badge twice through satellite parties and has never once apologized before the people.

— Jang Hye-youngJang used the phrase to criticize Yong Hye-in over her parliamentary career.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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