The Basic Income Party stated on September 7 that it continues to demand that Yoon Hye-in, the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, maintain her position as a proportional representative amid ongoing controversy.
Shin Ji-hye, a senior member of the Basic Income Party, spoke to reporters at the National Assembly, saying, "New paths must always be challenged and attempted to create new precedents."
Shin pointed out that there is a clear bias against proportional representatives and excessive criticism directed at young female lawmakers. She argued that Yoon's nomination as a ministerial candidate reflects the Basic Income Party's consistent legislative efforts for gender equality and the dignity of all individuals, in the context of its coalition politics with other parties.
She requested that the process of coalition politics be viewed as a new attempt to demonstrate how the Lee Jae-myung administration's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family can work together to achieve results.
Regarding the yet-to-be-scheduled confirmation hearing for Yoon, she urged the opposition to quickly negotiate a date so that the public can hear the questions they wish to pose to the nominee.
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