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Can She Serve Both Roles | South Korea News
Yong Hye-in, tapped to lead South Korea’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, is sparking controversy by insisting she can hold both her cabinet post and her National Assembly seat — a rare move that could preserve her tiny Basic Income Party’s sole legislative voice. Critics accuse her of gaming the system through “satellite parties” and question her motives, hinting at financial perks and her spouse’s influence. Yong counters that resignation isn’t mandatory and that the real issue is representation — if she steps down, her party vanishes from Parliament. The debate underscores a deeper…
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