Yong Hye-in, the floor leader of the Basic Income Party, expressed a "heavy sense of responsibility" after being nominated as the new Minister of Gender Equality and Family by the Lee Jae-myung administration.
In a Facebook post, she shared that she received the nomination news while taking care of her six-year-old child on a weekend morning.
As a working mother in her 30s and a member of the opposition party responsible for governance, she stated, "I feel a greater sense of duty and responsibility than ever before."
She emphasized that achieving gender equality is not only a constitutional obligation that protects the lives and dignity of citizens but also a crucial national agenda for overcoming the complex crises facing South Korea and paving the way for a sustainable future.
Yong Hye-in pledged to work tirelessly to bring about tangible changes that resonate with the public and create a warmer, happier daily life. She also expressed her intention to approach the National Assembly's confirmation hearing with sincerity and humility.
Born in 1990, Yong is a two-term lawmaker. If appointed as Minister of Gender Equality and Family, she would become the youngest minister from the 1990s generation.
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