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Yong Hye-in’s Controversial Nomination | South Korea News
South Korea’s youngest-ever cabinet nominee, Yong Hye-in, is facing a firestorm over her controversial decision to keep her parliamentary seat — a move seen as vital for her party’s survival but deeply divisive. Critics from across the political spectrum slam her for defying tradition and question her past support for weakening prosecutors’ powers, which some fear could undermine protections for vulnerable groups. A progressive activist with ties to the minor Basic Income Party, Yong also stands accused of “free-riding” under electoral reforms that allow satellite parties to gain seats…
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