The Lee Jae Myung administration is facing mounting criticism over recent personnel controversies. Choi Dong-seok, the incumbent head of the Ministry of Personnel Management, faced scrutiny for past remarks that resurfaced in the media.
The Lee Jae Myung administration is facing mounting criticism over recent personnel controversies. Kang Sun-woo, the nominee for minister of gender equality and family, resigned following public backlash over allegations of workplace bullying toward her aides. Meanwhile, Choi Dong-seok, the incumbent head of the Ministry of Personnel Management, faced scrutiny for past remarks that resurfaced in the media. Attending a recent Cabinet meeting, he apologized, saying he was “sorry for becoming so well-known these days,” as political debate over the administration’s vetting process continues to intensify. [PARK YONG-SEOK]