[Today's Hot Issue] Minister Nominee Hyein Yong Dismisses Calls for Resignation [Current Affairs Show]

[September 10 Hot Issues TOP 5]

President Lee's Approval Rating Hits Record Low in NBS Survey

U.S.-Iran Conflict Resurges, Global Oil Prices Surpass $100

1. President Lee Jaemyung Clearly Distances Himself from Possibility of Re-Election

After completing his state visit to France and returning to Korea, President Lee Jaemyung stated during a meeting with overseas Koreans that "My presidential term is clearly limited by the constitution." The Blue House explained that this statement can essentially be interpreted as an intention not to seek re-election. Given the current combination of internal conflicts within the ruling party and declining approval ratings, his remarks are drawing significant political attention.

2. Minister of Gender Equality and Family Nominee Hyein Yong Dismisses Calls for Resignation

At 1:40 p.m., nominee Yong held a press conference at the National Assembly, asserting, "Holding concurrent positions is permitted by law," and expressing her frustration by saying, "It is unfortunate to see baseless suspicions being reported as if they were real." She went on to request, "Please convene a confirmation hearing." Meanwhile, Seong Kihong, the presidential senior secretary for public communication, stated regarding both Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seungwon and Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Hyein Yong, "A decision will be made based on public standards after the confirmation hearings are completed."

Minister of Gender Equality and Family Nominee Hyein Yong held a press conference dismissing calls for resignation at the National Assembly Communication Office on the afternoon of the 10th. Photo by Dongju Yoon

3. President Lee Jaemyung's Approval Rating Drops to an All-Time Low of 43%

In the National Barometer Survey (NBS) released today, conducted by Embrain Public, KSTAT Research, Korea Research, and Hankook Research from September 7 to 9 among 1,002 Koreans aged 18 and older, President Lee's approval rating stood at 43%, a drop of 7 percentage points from two weeks ago and the lowest since he took office. Regarding 'Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seungwon,' 47% of respondents said it was a "bad appointment," while 63% said the same about 'Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Hyein Yong.'

4. International Oil Prices Surpass 100 Dollars as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates

President Trump claimed that the war with Iran would end shortly after the November midterm elections, but military clashes are ongoing. With Brent crude surpassing 101 dollars per barrel, burdens on domestic prices, exchange rates, and trade balance are mounting again. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has referred Iran's nuclear issue to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years.

5. Yemeni Houthi Rebels Launch Surprise Assault on Strategic Red Sea Location

The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have launched a surprise attack aiming to seize control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the mountainous region of Taiz Province. There are growing concerns that a blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could threaten global energy and food supply chains.

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