So Joo-jin "Minister Lee In-young's appointment influenced by Go Min-jeong" vs Go Min-jeong "Is national governance really that simple?"

So Su-jin, Member of the Future United Party / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] On the 1st, Jo Sujin, a member of the Future United Party, raised suspicions that the influence of Go Minjeong, a member of the same party, might have played a role in the speculation about Lee Inyoung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, becoming the Minister of Unification. Go responded by saying, "State affairs do not operate that simply."

On the 1st, Jo posted on her Facebook under the title "Go Minjeong's Power?" stating, "It is said that Lee Inyoung, a Democratic Party member, is a strong candidate for the vacant Minister of Unification position," and "The Blue House is reportedly starting the verification process with Lee Inyoung as the sole candidate."

She continued, "Two days before the April 15 general election, during a campaign rally supporting the candidate for Gwangjin District in Seoul, Lee said, 'If you elect candidate Go Minjeong, I and the Democratic Party will do our utmost to provide emergency disaster relief funds to 100% of the people,' stirring voters' sentiments," raising suspicions that Go, who has the trust of President Moon Jaein, might have supported Lee's speculation as Minister of Unification.

Gominjeong, Member of the Democratic Party of Korea / Photo by Yonhap News

Jo also referred to Go's remarks regarding the Incheon International Airport Corporation incident, where Go said, "I understand the feelings of the youth, but now is the time for 'job normalization,'" and pointed out, "I hope she also reflects on whether she was fairly evaluated in the April general election."

In response, Go posted on her Facebook on the 2nd, saying, "State affairs do not operate as simply as Jo Sujin thinks," and "Are you curious about my power? My power comes from Gwangjin, and the source of that power is the residents of Gwangjin. Please look to the people and do politics accordingly."

Meanwhile, the Blue House is reportedly conducting personnel verification for Lee Inyoung, a four-term senior lawmaker and former floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, regarding the appointment of the new Minister of Unification. Lee has been mentioned as a leading candidate for the vacant Minister of Unification position.

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