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Kim Seung-won Embroiled in Favoritism Controversy; Jang Sung-cheol Says "Unfit," Seo Yong-ju Says "Political Offensive... Cannot Tolerate Resignation"

Jo Seong-hyeon

Published : Sep 7, 2026 4:53 PM

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[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing> Mon-Fri (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin
■ Panelists: Seo Yong-ju, Former Senior Deputy Spokesperson of the Democratic Party; Jang Sung-cheol, Director of Gonglon Center; Sohn Seok-min, SBS Editorial Writer
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● "Cabinet Politics... Bring Out the Witnesses"

Seo Yong-ju / Former Senior Deputy Spokesperson of the Democratic Party
"Han Dong-hoon refused the hearing witness request out of concern for legal liability"
"Han Dong-hoon used provocative expressions away from the essence of the matter... Inappropriate"
"Han Dong-hoon led the revelation to raise his own political profile"

Jang Sung-cheol / Director of Gonglon Center
"People Power Party is wary of the expansion of Han Dong-hoon's political standing... Likely to end as a solo play"
"Kim Seung-won tried to ruin the national system... Unfit to be a minister"
"Kim Seung-won controversy differs from the general civil petition handling process of a lawmaker's office"

Sohn Seok-min / SBS Editorial Writer
"Appointment of Han Dong-hoon as a hearing committee member; neither ruling nor opposition parties likely to reach out"


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