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Gender Minister Nominee Yong Hye-in Addresses Controversy Over National Assembly Seat

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

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  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

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Gender Minister nominee Yong Hye-in stated on Wednesday that she is aware of the concerns regarding her intention to retain her National Assembly seat while serving in her nominated Cabinet position. Yong has faced increasing pressure to resign from parliament, as it is customary for proportional representatives to give up their seats when appointed to the Cabinet. While lawmakers are legally permitted to hold both roles, Yong's decision breaks from this established convention.

When questioned by reporters about calls for her resignation, Yong replied that she is listening to the worries and concerns. She added that she will prepare for her confirmation hearing and share her thoughts after organizing them. Yong previously noted that her party, the Basic Income Party, would become a non-parliamentary party if she were to resign, as she is currently the party's sole lawmaker.

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The reporting focused on the nominee's response to the controversy and the specific political implications for her party.
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The reporting presented the facts of the situation and the breach of convention without adding additional framing.

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