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Democratic Party Sacrifices Minister to Push Forward | South Korea News
In a bold political move, South Korea’s Democratic Party forced out nominee Yong Hye-in from her gender equality minister post to shield President Lee’s approval ratings and redirect focus to the tougher battle for Justice Minister Kim Seung-won’s confirmation. With just 13% public trust in her and mounting criticism over her dual role as lawmaker and minister — a break from 20 years of precedent — Yong cited party concerns as reason to step down. The controversy deepened with accusations of hypocrisy over her past critiques of “parasitic politics” versus potential state subsidies for her…
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