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Analysis Controversy around gender minister pick threatens Lee Jae-myung’s momentumKang Sun-woo’s abuse allegations and rape law stance spark coalition backlash and strain Lee’s early public support President Lee Jae-myung’s decision to press ahead with his embattled nominee for minister of gender equality and family risks undermining his early political momentum and exposing fissures within the ruling Democratic Party (DP). Kang Sun-woo has faced mounting allegations of abuse of power and criticism over her remarks on sexual consent laws, including from civil groups and young voters who were pivotal to his election win last month. Lee is betting that public anger over Kang’s nomination will subside and that reversing course would do more damage by setting a precedent for capitulation. But the controversy could still puncture positive © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |





