Yong Hye-in Rejects Calls to Step Down, Insists on Holding Concurrent Positions; Kim Byeong-min Warns Public Sentiment Will Be Hard to Recover

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■ Panelists: Lee Dong-hak, former Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party; Kim Byeong-min, former Political Affairs Deputy Mayor of Seoul; Son Seok-min, SBS Editorial Writer
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● Yong Hye-in's Rebuttal Press Conference

Lee Dong-hak / Former Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party
"The key is whether Yong Hye-in can overcome public perception... Persuasion is crucial."
"If she actively refutes and explains as she did today, the public will judge."

Kim Byeong-min / Former Political Affairs Deputy Mayor of Seoul
"Yong Hye-in's explanation lacks persuasiveness... She fails to gain empathy by playing the victim."
"The government and ruling party tried to breakthrough with a cabinet reshuffle, but the burden has only grown."

Son Seok-min / SBS Editorial Writer
"Yong Hye-in did not report to the confirmation hearing preparation team today... There were even speculations she might announce her resignation at one point."
"She held an emergency press conference to refute each allegation one by one... and expressed her conviction on holding concurrent positions."

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