Minister of Gender Equality and Family Kim Hyun-sook has come under fire for her inappropriate remarks on a recent stalking murder crime, which she views “is not a misogynistic hate crime.”
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Registration for candidates for the presidential election next March begins on Monday.
The National Election Commission said it will accept registration until Feb. 12 next year. Those who register must pay a W60 million deposit and submit documents proving their eligibility to run, including criminal and academic records.
Around 20 candidates are expected to register. The ruling Minjoo Party held a first primary on Sunday and narrowed down its candidates to former Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, former prime minister Chung Sye-kyun, former party leader Lee Nak-yon and lawmakers Par Yong-jin and Kim Doo-kwan.
Presidential contenders of the ruling Minjoo Party pose at the party s primary election in Seoul on Sunday. From left, Kim Doo-kwan, Park Yong-jin, Lee Nak-yon, Chung Sye-kyun, Lee Jae-myung and Choo Mi-ae /Yonhap