Cheong Wa Dae: Respects Yong Hye-in's Decision... Views It as Candidate's Own Choice

Cheong Wa Dae stated that it "respects the decision" regarding the voluntary resignation of Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in.

Kang Yu-jung, Senior Spokesperson for Cheong Wa Dae, announced this through a press notice today, stating, "We view that the candidate made the decision herself to reduce the burden on state affairs and people's livelihoods."

"Subsequent procedures required in the future will be carried out in accordance with established regulations," Senior Spokesperson Kang added, "Cheong Wa Dae will make every effort in verification and personnel selection to appoint figures that meet the public's expectations."

Nominee Yong was nominated as a ministerial candidate by President Lee Jae-myung on August 30.

Afterward, controversies arose regarding the dual holding of positions as a proportional representation lawmaker and a minister, as well as the so-called "privatization of the party" controversy surrounding the operation and composition of the Basic Income Party, leading her to step down from her candidacy today, 14 days after her nomination.

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