Amid ongoing controversies surrounding Yong Hye-in, the nominee for Minister of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, she has maintained that she will provide clarification during her confirmation hearing.
On September 9, Yong stated, "I will explain in detail during the confirmation hearing," while avoiding specific answers to various allegations, including the controversy over holding multiple positions.
As she arrived at the confirmation hearing preparation office at the Korea Youth Activity Promotion Agency in Seoul's Seodaemun District, she faced questions regarding the dual position issue and allegations of overlooking gender discrimination guidelines in an unofficial organization, but she responded in this manner.
When asked if her stance on holding multiple positions had changed, whether it was true that she overlooked gender discrimination guidelines, if she planned to clarify allegations regarding her family’s political party, and her position on the false registration of a local party office, she did not provide substantial answers.
Since her first day at work on September 2, Yong has not offered specific explanations regarding various allegations, including the dual position controversy, her spouse Park Gi-hong's self-appointment as a Supreme Council member of the Basic Income Party, the improper receipt of government funds, and the planning of a silent protest related to the Sewol ferry incident.
Meanwhile, the confirmation hearing schedule remains uncertain as the ruling and opposition parties have yet to agree on a date. The Democratic Party is advocating for a hearing on the 18th, while the People Power Party is pushing for the 21st.
According to the Confirmation Hearing Act, the National Assembly must complete the confirmation process within 20 days of the request being submitted. The request for Yong's confirmation was submitted to the National Assembly on September 3, meaning the legal deadline is September 22.
Among the six ministerial nominees announced on August 30, Yong is the only one without a confirmed hearing date.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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