Cheong Wa Dae Weighs In on Mounting Allegations Surrounding Minister Nominees Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in

Amid a series of allegations raised against Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won and Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Yong Hye-in, Cheong Wa Dae has maintained its principled stance that they must undergo confirmation hearings.

An official accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on his state visit to France met with reporters in Paris on the 7th (local time), stating, "We understand that the confirmation hearing system itself is a process for the public to verify candidates." The official added, "Since they are candidates nominated through the personnel verification system under the responsibility of the Chairperson of the Personnel Verification Committee, they should go through the confirmation hearings."

While the opposition bloc has been stepping up its verification offensive against the two nominees, this is interpreted as maintaining a principled stance to observe the confirmation hearing process while monitoring their suitability and public opinion.

The official also mentioned, "We will establish and strengthen the personnel verification system to ensure it meets the public's expectations."

However, regarding some media reports claiming that "the Democratic Party leadership conveyed opinions regarding nominee Yong's disqualification to Cheong Wa Dae," the official said, "Nothing has been specifically confirmed."

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