South Korea Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Ministerial Nominees

How S. Korea's youngest minister nominee became lightning rod

Criticism is mounting against Rep. Yong Hye-in, a left-wing lawmaker of the minor Basic Income Party who was nominated Sunday as the next gender equality minister, over her intention to serve in the Cabinet without giving up her parliamentary seat. Yong has come under fire for refusing to relinquish her seat, with some critics accusing her of trying to retain political privileges and pointing to what they describe as "foul play." Others argue that her decision runs counter to an unwritten conven

By The Korea Herald