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Chung Ho-young abandons health minister nomination

Chung Ho-young abandoned his nomination as health minister Monday night as controversy over his two children failed to die, raising concerns over a leadership vacuum that could disrupt major decisions in health and welfare.

2022.5.24

Application forms for health certificates are seen at the public health center in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, on Monday. The health center resumed general paperwork services that were suspended during the pandemic. [YONHAP]

Covid infections fall below 10,000 for first time in 4 months

Korea’s daily Covid-19 infections fell below 10,000 for the first time in nearly four months.

2022.5.23

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Second cabinet nominee accused of pulling strings for clan

As confirmation hearings for President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's Cabinet kicked off Monday, education minister nominee Kim In-chul faced heat from inside his own party for his many relatives who got scholarships from the Fulbright Commission.

2022.5.2

What’s the difference? (KOR)

Controversies over the morality and qualifications of nominees for major posts in the incoming administration continue.

2022.4.29

What’s the difference?

Controversies over the morality and qualifications of nominees for major posts in the incoming administration continue.

2022.4.28

[WORD_ON_THE_WEB] 'Will he be able to lead the country with such a biased mindset?'

Chung Ho-young, nominee for minister of health and welfare, is facing growing criticism over favoritism shown to his children, an issue that has produced particularly divisive in Korean politics in the past.

2022.4.19

Minister of Health and Welfare nominee Chung Ho-young addresses reporters at a press conference held at the National Medical Center in Jung District, central Seoul on Sunday. [WOO SANG-JO]

Nominee's kids didn't get 'blind' admissions interviews

Minister of Health and Welfare nominee Chung Ho-young’s children did not get “blind” or anonymous interviews when applying to medical school, an official from Kyungpook National University told the JoongAng Ilbo Monday...

2022.4.19

Withdraw Chung’s nomination (KOR)

Chung Ho-young nominated as the first health and welfare minister under President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s incoming administration is facing multiple favoritism controversies over his two children.

2022.4.19

Withdraw Chung’s nomination

Chung Ho-young nominated as the first health and welfare minister under President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s incoming administration is facing multiple favoritism controversies over his two children.

2022.4.18