Basic Income Party Rep. Yong Haein did not give a straight answer when asked if she would resign her seat in the legislature. When asked if she would step down, Rep. Yong said on Monday, “I will prepare well for the (parliamentary) hearing.” Rep. Yong is under growing pressure to resign after her past remarks and behavior sparked controversy. Earlier in the day, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea announced that it will take disciplinary action against Rep. Yong. The party's disciplinary committee will start its review of Rep. Yong's case on Friday. On Tuesday, Rep. Yong will attend a plenary session of the National Assembly. On the same day, the opposition bloc, led by the main opposition People Power Party, plans to propose a motion to expel Rep. Yong from the legislature. Rep. Yong has faced mounting criticism for her past comments and behavior, including her remark that “marriage is a private contract between two people and has nothing to do with the state.” In a recent radio interview, Rep. Yong also said that she would not have helped an elderly woman who was being assaulted even if she had been present at the scene. Her comments sparked public outrage and prompted calls for her to step down.
Potential female candidate for the Seo Inje Family Affairs Ministry has declined to answer whether she will give up her proportional representation seat in the National Assembly. She has expressed her willingness to listen to and incorporate the concerns of the public during the parliamentary hearing. The candidate, who was appointed as the Ministry's head on January 31, plans to retain her proportional representation seat despite this appointment.
She emphasized that the parliamentary hearing is a space for communication with the citizens, and she will prepare to convey her opinions and thoughts to the public. The candidate has also stated that she is aware of the concerns regarding the proposal to abolish the protective measure for victims in the amended Criminal Procedure Law.
She plans to expand her listening and communication with the victims' rights, as well as with the relevant agencies, to ensure that the rights of the victims are not compromised. The candidate has also reaffirmed her support for the introduction of the law prohibiting all forms of discrimination, including the introduction of the law on intimate partner violence and the Comprehensive Care Act.
She aims to gather diverse opinions and conduct a thorough discussion to ensure that the government's policies align with the national policy direction.
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