Kang Sunwoo Resumes YouTube, Surpasses 100,000 Subscribers...Releases 'Silver Button' Video

Resumes YouTube Promotion Two Months After Stepping Down as Minister
Appeared for Police Questioning on Eight Complaints on August 28

The office of Kang Sunwoo, a Democratic Party lawmaker who stepped down from the position of Minister of Gender Equality and Family amid allegations of power abuse against her staff, has belatedly released a video announcing that her YouTube channel has surpassed 100,000 subscribers. The video features scenes from her confirmation hearing, along with captions such as "The timing wasn't good." At around 6 p.m. on the 17th, Kang posted a YouTube video titled "Am I really posting this now?" on her social media account.

The office of Kang Sunwoo, a Democratic Party lawmaker who stepped down from the Minister of Gender Equality and Family amid allegations of power abuse against her staff, has belatedly released a video announcing that her YouTube channel "Kang Sunwoo" has surpassed 100,000 subscribers.

This video introduces the "Silver Play Button," which Kang received from YouTube headquarters for reaching 100,000 subscribers on her channel. The short video, about 1 minute and 30 seconds long, not only shows the celebration of surpassing 100,000 subscribers but also includes scenes from Kang's confirmation hearing for the Minister of Gender Equality and Family. Although she had already surpassed 100,000 subscribers some time ago, the reason for belatedly revealing the fact that she received the Silver Play Button was related to her confirmation hearing. The caption "The timing wasn't good" is also included.

However, according to Kukmin Ilbo, the video has sparked strong criticism among National Assembly staff who viewed it after its release, with many saying, "She clearly does not understand why she stepped down as Minister of Gender Equality and Family." One staff member criticized, "She did not consider at all what this scene might mean to the victims," adding, "It is further evidence that she still does not understand what she did wrong."

In a short video of about 1 minute and 30 seconds posted by Assemblywoman Kang Sunwoo, the scene of receiving the Silver Play Button after surpassing 100,000 subscribers is shown. YouTube channel 'Kang Sunwoo'

Previously, during her confirmation hearing for Minister of Gender Equality and Family on July 14, Kang apologized for the controversy surrounding the allegations of power abuse, saying, "I sincerely apologize for the issues that arose because of me," and, "I offer my deepest apologies to the staff who may have been hurt by the controversy." Since then, she has moved to the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee to continue her legislative activities. Meanwhile, the police have received eight complaints related to the allegations of power abuse by Kang. In response, on August 28, the police conducted their first round of questioning of Kang Sunwoo and are continuing their investigation.