Controversial gender minister nominee steps down amid criticism
Rep. Yong Hye-in of the minor Basic Income Party withdrew her nomination as gender equality and family minister Sunday, ending two weeks of mounting controversy over her decision to retain her parliamentary seat alongside the cabinet post. “I decided to step down as the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, relinquishing my personal determination to create a gender-equal society for…
Minority Basic Income Party representative Yong Hye-in resigned from consideration as the Minister of Gender Equality and Family on Sunday, concluding a two-week period of controversy. The decision was made following her announcement at a press conference at the National Assembly.
Yong Hye-in cited opposition from within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) as the primary reason for her withdrawal. She stated that her stance would be impossible to fulfill due to the concerns expressed by the ruling party. Additionally, she expressed the need to preserve the spirit of solidarity among the DPK, Basic Income Party, and the broader democratic-progressive bloc.
In her criticism, Yong Hye-in also targeted the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), accusing them of abandoning their principles.
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