Yoon Hee-sook on Allegations of 'Favoritism for Children' by Yoon Administration Officials: "Public Fatigue Over the Debate... Should Consider Resignation Option"

"Must Show a More Impressive Image for the Entire Community"

Former People Power Party lawmaker Yoon Hee-sook. The photo shows former lawmaker Yoon making a personal statement before the vote on her resignation bill at the National Assembly plenary session on September 13 last year. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Former People Power Party lawmaker Yoon Hee-sook commented on the first-term cabinet nominees of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, including Jeong Ho-young, the nominee for Minister of Health and Welfare, and Kim In-cheol, the nominee for Minister of Education, who have been accused of 'favoritism toward their children,' saying, "Given the level of controversy caused, I think it would be better if they took more responsibility as members of the social leadership."

On the 28th, Yoon appeared on CBS Radio's 'Hanpan Seungbu' and said, "In fact, from the outside, it is difficult to know the substantive truth. So, I believe there is a possibility that they feel wronged," but emphasized, "Whether there is wrongdoing or not should be clarified by themselves afterward."

He continued, "Our country's situation is marked by conflicts and polarization," adding, "When the public sees debates over these (allegations), they feel exhausted."

Yoon also said, "When the Moon Jae-in administration appointed more than thirty people as ministers without adopting their confirmation reports, the People Power Party strongly criticized it," and added, "(People Power Party) said, 'Where on earth did they drag those people from?' and 'Where did they find them?' I hope they would show a more admirable attitude for the entire community. (The nominees facing allegations) should show a more admirable attitude for the whole community."

Yoon further stated, "It's not just the two of them; I hope those causing controversies now reflect on themselves," and said, "Continuing to stay and insist strongly?does that give hope to the people? That’s the feeling."

Moreover, he said, "(The nominees facing allegations) should consider the option of resignation," and added, "Our society is going through a very special period right now, so I think it needs to be stricter. Because we have been hurt too much, to heal that, I hope those considered elites will play their role."

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