Yong Hye-in Nomination
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South Korean civic and women’s groups oppose Yong Hye-in’s nomination as gender equality minister, calling her unqualified and urging President Lee Jae-myung to withdraw it. Critics also question her decision to retain her parliamentary seat, while an analyst suggests her nomination may shield Kim Seung-won from political attacks.
Jang Hye-young accuses Yong Hye-in of sophistry to cling to a seat won through foul play
Former Justice Party lawmaker Jang Hye-young has attacked Yong Hye-in’s nomination as gender equality and family minister, saying the candidate’s political record requires close scrutiny. Speaking on CBS radio, Jang questioned whether Yong had the will to protect women and other socially vulnerable people. She also raised concerns about Yong’s political ethics and said the nominee’s past conduct s…
Democratic Party Leaders Split Over Yong Hye-in’s Decision to Keep Proportional Seat
Yong Hye-in’s effort to keep her parliamentary seat while being nominated as gender equality and family minister has exposed a divide within the Democratic Party’s leadership. Supreme Council member C…
Controversy Over Keeping Her Seat: Yong Hye-in Refuses Questions on Morning Commute
Yong Hye-in offered reporters no explanation on her way into South Korea’s National Assembly, despite mounting criticism over her intention to keep her proportional-representation seat if appointed mi…
Was Yong Hye-in made a scapegoat to shield Kim Seung-won?
A political analyst has questioned whether Yong Hye-in was put forward as a “scapegoat” to protect Kim Seung-won from opposition scrutiny during President Lee Jae-myung’s cabinet reshuffle. Jung Kwang…
