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Women’s Groups Oppose Yong Hye-in’s Nomination as Gender Equality Minister, Calling Her Unqualified

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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

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  • South Korean women’s organizations opposed Yong Hye-in’s nomination as minister of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
  • The Korea Women’s Political Network called the appointment a “politically engineered cabinet reshuffle” and questioned whether it could improve approval ratings.
  • The group also criticized Yong’s position on ending prosecutors’ supplementary investigative powers in cases involving sexual-violence victims and legally vulnerable people.

Women’s groups in South Korea have opposed the nomination of Yong Hye-in as minister of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, saying she lacks the qualifications for the post.

The Korea Women’s Political Network issued a statement on the 31st titled, “Can a politically engineered cabinet reshuffle be expected to improve approval ratings?” The group said it opposed Yong’s nomination and criticized the appointment as driven by political calculations.

Can a politically engineered cabinet reshuffle be expected to improve approval ratings?

— Korea Women’s Political NetworkThe title of the organization’s statement opposing Yong Hye-in’s nomination.

The organization also pointed to Yong’s support for the complete abolition of supplementary investigative powers in a matter involving sexual-violence victims and legally vulnerable people. It said those affected had appealed for protection while in tears, framing the issue as a key reason for its opposition.

Politically engineered cabinet reshuffle

— Korea Women’s Political NetworkThe group’s characterization of the nomination and cabinet changes.
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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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