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South Korea gender minister nominee quits amid controversy

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Yong Hye-in, a nominee for gender minister in South Korea, has withdrawn her candidacy following public backlash. The controversy stemmed from her refusal to relinquish her parliamentary seat while serving in the cabinet, a move that goes against custom and raised concerns within the ruling Democratic Party. This withdrawal represents another setback for President Lee's administration, which is already facing declining approval ratings. AI

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South Korea gender minister nominee quits amid controversy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    South Korean president’s cabinet reshuffle hits new snag as gender minister nominee quits

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s 36-year-old gender minister nominee stepped down before gaining confirmation of her position amid a public backlash over her suitability for the job in the latest negative fallout from the president’s cabinet reshuffle. Yong Hye-in, a lawmak…

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