{
  "id": 7068229,
  "title": "Controversial gender minister nominee steps down amid criticism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/controversial-gender-minister-nominee-steps-down-amid-criticism-7068229",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260913/controversial-gender-minister-nominee-steps-down-amid-criticism"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rep. Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party has resigned from her nomination to become gender equality and family minister, concluding a two-week period of controversy surrounding her decision to hold both a parliamentary seat and the cabinet position. During a press conference at the National Assembly, Yong stated, \"I have decided to step down as the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, relinquishing my personal commitment to establishing a gender-equal society for all under the Lee Jae Myung administration.\" She attributed her withdrawal to opposition within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) as the key reason. Yong explained, \"Cabinet members are expected to bridge the parliament and government to build consensus. With even the ruling party expressing concern, I concluded that fulfilling the duties in reality would be impossible.\" Additionally, Yong emphasized the importance of maintaining the spirit of solidarity among the DPK, Basic Income Party, and the broader democratic-progressive bloc. She also leveled criticism at the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), accusing it of abandoning principles.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Controversial gender equality nominee steps down amid criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/controversial-gender-equality-nominee-steps-down-amid-criticism",
        "published": "2026-09-13T02:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}