2 of President Lee Jae-Myung’s Minister Nominees Withdrawn From Candidacy

2 of President Lee Jae-myung’s Minister Nominees Withdrawn From Candidacy

South Korea’s president hit an early stumble when controversies ensnared his nominees for education minister and gender equality minister.

Gender minister nominee withdraws candidacy as criticism mounts

Rep. Kang Sun-woo, the nominee for minister of gender equality and family, withdrew her candidacy Wednesday and issued a public apology to the administration, her party and the public over the allegations of her abuse of power. “I sincerely apologize to the people who were hurt because of me,” Kang said in a posting on social media. “I am deeply sorry to President Lee Jae Myung, who trusted me and gave me this opportunity.” She also expressed bo…