What little regard the president must have had for the Gender Equality Ministry (KOR) Yong Hye-in’s withdrawal highlights a pattern of politically driven appointments and raises questions over replacing a well-regarded minister. 2026.9.16
What little regard the president must have had for the Gender Equality Ministry Yong Hye-in’s withdrawal highlights a pattern of politically driven appointments and raises questions over replacing a well-regarded minister. 2026.9.15
How Yong Hye-in became collateral damage in a bigger Cabinet battle The Democratic Party pressured Yong Hye-in to withdraw, seeking to contain backlash and focus on defending Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. 2026.9.13
How can satellite party lawmaker Yong call herself opposition? (KOR) The nominee’s plan to retain her Assembly seat raises fresh questions about proportional representation and political fairness. 2026.9.11
How can satellite party lawmaker Yong call herself opposition? The nominee’s plan to retain her Assembly seat raises fresh questions about proportional representation and political fairness. 2026.9.10
Yong Hye-in defends keeping Assembly seat amid Cabinet nomination backlash The gender equality minister nominee says keeping her seat is legal and vital to preserving her party’s sole Assembly representation. 2026.9.10
Gender Ministry considers criminal charges against Google over leaked victim data The controversy began after the personal information of victims who had requested the removal of illegally filmed content was found on an overseas research project site that collaborates with Google. 2026.9.9
Why Korea’s gender equality minister nominee faces nationwide backlash Yong Hye-in’s bid to become Korea’s youngest Cabinet minister has ignited disputes over her dual roles, party funding and gender-policy record. 2026.9.3
Money for nothing: Gender equality minister pick faces backlash over universal basic income campaign slogan Nominee Yong Hye-in faces fresh opposition criticism over her past basic income activism ahead of a confirmation hearing. 2026.9.3
Free sanitary pad pilot distribution nears 300,000 packs The pilot distributed nearly 300,000 packs of free sanitary pads in its first month, with officials reporting no misuse but slower-than-target uptake. 2026.8.6
