Rival parties clash as confirmation hearings begin for Cabinet nominees
The National Assembly began confirmation hearings for three Cabinet posts Tuesday, with rival parties locking horns over illegal lobbying allegations involving the justice minister nominee. At the center of attention is the hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won, who has come under fire over allegations that he illegally lobbied the food and drug safety ministry in 2021 to help win…
The National Assembly commenced confirmation hearings for three Cabinet positions on Tuesday, with rival political parties clashing over allegations surrounding the justice minister nominee, Kim Seung-won. The central issue at hand is the accusation that Kim allegedly engaged in illegal lobbying in 2021 to secure approval for a COVID-19 treatment at the food and drug safety ministry.
Kim appeared at the hearing to apologize for any public concerns his alleged misconduct might have caused. He assured lawmakers that he would truthfully answer all their questions and provide detailed explanations regarding any claims inconsistent with the facts. However, the hearing began tumultuously even before questioning commenced, as rival parties engaged in verbal sparring over allegations linked to a social cooperative where Kim's wife is employed.
Main opposition party, People Power Party, has questioned Kim's eligibility to serve as justice minister, also voicing concerns about his involvement with a group of ruling party lawmakers deemed problematic.
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