A controversy over ministerial nominations and a spokesperson statement regarding a nominee's resignation occurred on September 13, 2026.
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The latest in this situation
- Lee Jae Myung nominates Kim Seung-won, a justice minister candidate, as the Democratic Party of Korea pushes forward the appointment.
- The Democratic Party adopted the confirmation report for Kim Seung-won, a nominee facing controversy over tax evasion and real estate issues.
- The National Assembly began confirmation hearings for nominee Kim Seung-won.
- Lee nominated Yong Hye-in for a ministerial role, while Yong retained her proportional representation seat representing the Basic Income Party.
How it started
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What happened
A controversy over ministerial nominations and a spokesperson statement regarding a nominee's resignation occurred on September 13, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A Supreme Court justice nominee faces controversy over tax evasion and real estate issues amidst political maneuvering.Sub-event
- Lee nominated Yong Hye-in for a ministerial role, while Yong retained her proportional representation seat representing the Basic Income Party.Sub-event
Controversy over ministerial nominations involving the Democratic Party of Korea and Basic Income Party.1 source
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The entities involved
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Democratic Party of Korea
South Korean political party (since 2014)
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Kang Yu-jung
South Korean academic
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Basic Income Party
political party in South Korea
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