Yong Hye-in, the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, has officially declared her intention to maintain her position in the National Assembly if confirmed for the cabinet role. Despite significant pressure from major political parties urging her to step down from her legislative duties, the Basic Income Party lawmaker remains firm in her decision. Currently serving her second term as a proportional representative, Yong has faced intense scrutiny since President Lee Jae Myung announced her nomination on August 30. Critics have specifically targeted her stated plan to hold both a parliamentary seat and a ministerial portfolio simultaneously. While the debate regarding the legality and appropriateness of this dual role continues, the nominee has chosen to push back against the opposition, signaling a potential conflict during the upcoming confirmation process.
Source : The Korea Herald
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