The Democratic Party announced on September 13 that it will not issue any further official statements regarding Yoon Hye-in, who resigned from her position as the nominee for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
Spokesperson Lee Yong-woo made the remarks during a press briefing at the National Assembly following a high-level party-government meeting held at the Prime Minister's residence in Seoul. When asked about the party's official stance on Yoon, he stated, "There is no further information to confirm."
Lee noted that while Yoon has expressed her resignation, it does not pose an issue with other political parties. He added, "This will not hinder our alliance with progressive forces," and emphasized the importance of maintaining close communication with other parties, including the Basic Income Party.
In response to criticisms suggesting that the Democratic Party did not adequately support Yoon, Lee remarked, "Various opinions were expressed within the party, including from Representative Kim Min-seok," and clarified that the party's position was reflective of public sentiment.
Additionally, Lee confirmed that there were no discussions regarding Yoon's status during the meeting. He stated, "The matter concerning Yoon was not on the agenda for the meeting. Given the nature of the meeting, it was not an appropriate topic for discussion," and denied that there were any ongoing discussions about strategies for the confirmation hearing.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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