People Power Party attacks cabinet nominees Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in

The People Power Party is intensifying its opposition to cabinet nominees Kim Seung-won for Minister of Justice and Yong Hye-in for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, calling for President Lee Jae-myung to withdraw the nominations.

Kim Seung-won faces allegations involving illegal lobbying and unfair stock trading related to a COVID-19 drug clinical trial approval. Critics, including lawmaker Kim Mi-ae, allege that Kim's intervention with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety facilitated significant economic gains for specific companies, leading to massive losses for retail investors. Further allegations suggest potential ties to judicial collusion and improper influence.

Yong Hye-in is under scrutiny regarding her past involvement in the ‘No Work, Yes Money’ movement and criticisms regarding her dual roles. The opposition has characterized the nominees as unfit for office, with some lawmakers suggesting that Kim Seung-won should face a special prosecutor.

While internal factional disputes within the People Power Party have persisted, the party appears to have formed a unified front to attack the administration's appointments. This temporary unity is expected to continue through the upcoming parliamentary audit and budget sessions.