Ministerial Candidate's Position "Opinions Gathered and Then Delivered to Cheongwadae"

Minister of Science and ICT nominee Lim Hye-sook is attending the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 4th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] On the 10th, the Democratic Party of Korea decided to collect opinions on the disposition of candidates Im Hyesook for the Ministry of Science and ICT, Park Junyoung for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and Noh Hyungwook for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, who were deemed unqualified by the opposition party, and convey them to the Blue House.

The Democratic Party leadership made this decision at a closed Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the day, which was the deadline for submitting the personnel hearing report, according to Chief Spokesperson Ko Yongjin.

Park Jun-young, nominee for Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, is attending the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 4th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

After the meeting, Chief Spokesperson Ko told reporters, "We plan to listen to more opinions at today's party caucus meeting, and then Representative Song will hold a meeting with the party leadership to convey our side's opinions to the Blue House."

He added, "Among the standing committee members, the consensus is that there are no disqualifications for the three candidates mentioned as ministers to perform their duties as ministerial candidates," but also said, "The party leadership believes that public sentiment after the April 7 by-elections should be heard and reflected. We must also consider the difficulties in personnel appointments mentioned by the president and the public's perspective."

He concluded, "Since today is the deadline, we plan to convey our opinions considering these points."

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