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- President Lee Jae Myung’s gender minister nominee Yong Hye-in withdrew her candidacy.
- Yong Hye-in, a 36-year-old Basic Income Party lawmaker, announced her withdrawal on Sept 13.
- She will retain her parliamentary seat, the party’s sole representation.
- The ruling Democratic Party urged her to resign the seat, citing customary practice for proportional-representation MPs.
- A Gallup Korea poll on Sept 11 showed Lee’s approval at 38%.