Kim Haeng Voluntarily Withdraws from Minister of Gender Equality Nomination... "A Heart of Putting the Country Before Oneself"

"Expecting to Be Helpful to the Yoon Administration and the Ruling Party"

Kim Haeng, the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, has decided to voluntarily withdraw from the candidacy. It appears that the ruling party's defeat in the Seoul Gangseo District mayoral by-election influenced this decision.

On the 12th, Kim released a statement saying, "As a party member, I have decided to voluntarily withdraw from the candidacy with a spirit of putting the party before myself."

According to political circles on the morning of the same day, President Yoon Suk-yeol has reportedly decided to withdraw Kim's nomination in light of the ruling party's defeat in the Seoul Gangseo District mayoral by-election. On the previous day, the 11th, appointment letters were presented to Shin Won-sik, Minister of National Defense, and Yoo In-chon, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Kim also said, "I have spent a long time since being nominated as the Minister of Gender Equality and Family," adding, "Especially, I watched the Gangseo District by-election until late yesterday." She continued, "Before being the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, I am a member of the People Power Party," and explained, "I have come to the conclusion that this is the only path I can choose for the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and the People Power Party."

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Kim said, "I am sorry for causing trouble to President Yoon Suk-yeol, who holds the authority of appointment," and added, "I hope my resignation will be of even a little help to the Yoon government and the People Power Party."

Earlier, on the 5th, during the parliamentary confirmation hearing for Kim's nomination, continuous allegations were raised, including controversies over stock blind trusts, cryptocurrency holdings, her friendship with First Lady Kim Keon-hee, and remarks on abortion.

Regarding this, Kim emphasized in her resignation statement, "I have run my company with a clear conscience, looking up to the sky without any shame. I have never committed any illegal acts," and stated, "I will prove my innocence by the means available to me." She also said, "Regardless of the reasons, I sincerely apologize to the people."

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