Controversial gender minister nominee withdraws candidacy
Rep. Yong Hye-in of the minor Basic Income Party withdrew her nomination for minister of gender equality and family 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…
Rep. Yong Hye-in, representing the Basic Income Party, withdrew her nomination for minister of gender equality and family on Sunday. This decision ended a period of controversy that had lasted for two weeks. During a press conference at the National Assembly, Yong explained her choice to step down. She cited opposition from within her own ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) as the primary reason for her withdrawal.
Yong noted that cabinet members are expected to facilitate consensus-building between the Assembly and the government. She believed that, given the concerns raised by even members of her own party, it would be impossible for her to fulfill her duties effectively. Yong also emphasized the importance of maintaining the spirit of solidarity among the DPK, the Basic Income Party, and the broader democratic progressive bloc.
In her remarks, Yong also pointed out the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) for its role in the controversy, accusing them of obstructing the process.
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