CORE EVENTPersonnel
Yong Hye-in Nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family
President Lee Jae-myung nominated Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party as Minister of Gender Equality and Family.
Timeline
Issue timeline
2026
CORE EVENTPersonnel
Yong Says She Intends to Retain Parliamentary Seat if Appointed Minister
Yong Hye-in said she intended to retain her proportional-representation seat if appointed minister, triggering a broader debate over concurrently serving as a lawmaker and cabinet minister. She cited the prospect of Basic Income Party losing parliamentary representation if she resigned.
Policy
Bill Introduced to Restrict Dual Service by Proportional-Representation Lawmakers
Amid continuing debate over Yong's intention to retain her seat, Kim Jae-seop introduced an amendment to bar proportional-representation lawmakers from serving concurrently as cabinet ministers.