Kang Sun-woo Resigns as Minister of Gender Equality and Family Nominee (July 23, 2025)
Kang Sun-woo Resigns as Minister of Gender Equality and Family Nominee (July 23, 2025) 📌 Nominee Kang Sun-woo Steps Down Before Appointment On July 23, 2025, Kang Sun-woo, who had been nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family, announced her voluntary resignation. The decision came amidst growing public scrutiny and media pressure during the vetting process. Kang informed Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik of her decision at 2:30 PM. The resignation was then promptly reported to President Lee Jae-myung. Roughly an hour later, Kang made a public announcement via her social media channels. 🔎 Background: Ministry Direction and Political Implications The resignation of Kang Sun-woo carries implications beyond a personnel change. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has long been a subject of political debate regarding its necessity and scope. Under the Lee administration, the ministry’s functions are being restructured, not abolished—making the fi...