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Basic Income Party faces scrutiny over fund usage and research spending
The Basic Income Party and its nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, Yong Hye-in, are facing scrutiny over the use of political funds and party expenditures.
Financial reports indicate that the party's policy research institute spent 99.4% of its total expenditure on labor costs during the first half of this year, with zero won allocated to policy development. While the party maintains that staff directly develop policies, no research reports have been published so far this year.
Additionally, records show the party used approximately 2.4 million won from funds designated for women's political development to cover expenses related to Queer Parades over a three-year period from 2023 to 2025. These expenditures included booth fees, signage, and promotional materials.
Regarding personal finances, Yong Hye-in has reported assets totaling 475.29 million won, including real estate and deposits, as part of her ministerial confirmation process.
Entities
Basic Income Party · Kim Gun · Ministry of Gender Equality and Family · Yong Hye-in
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The research institute has not released any research reports so far in the first half of this year. www.mbn.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Basic Income Party used approximately 2.4 million won of women's political development funds for Queer Parade expenses over a three-year period from 2023 to 2025. biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Basic Income Party explained that most expenditures are labor costs because staff develop policies directly. www.mbn.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yong Hye-in, a nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, reported assets totaling 475.29 million won.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Basic Income Party's policy research institute spent 99.4% of its total expenditure on labor costs in the first half of this year. www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The policy development expenditure for the research institute was 0 won in the first half of this year. www.mbn.co.kr