Withdraw nominations Minister nominees hit for alleged ethical flaws Five ministerial nominees are facing growing calls to voluntarily withdraw their nominations amid allegations of ethical lapses. On Tuesday, the National Assembly conducted confirmation hearings on the nominees, including Lim Hye-sook for science and ICT minister and Park Jun-young for oceans and fisheries minister. Beset by fierce verbal attacks from opposition lawmakers, the nominees apologized for their faults, admitting that they did not meet the high ethical standards required for ministerial posts. Cheong Wa Dae cannot avoid criticism for repeatedly choosing figures with flawed qualifications and lacking in moral integrity, raising questions about its vetting process. Lim and Park, in particular, have come under a barrage of criticism, with allegations of numerous ethical lapses. We urge them to remove themselves from consideration voluntarily or for President Moon Jae-in to withdraw their nominations.