(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 26) (opens original article in a new tab)

The confirmation hearing for South Korean Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook drew criticism for partisan political sparring and insufficient scrutiny of her qualifications.

• The National Assembly's confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook faced criticism for lacking meaningful scrutiny.
• The ruling Democratic Party opposed witness testimony requests, limiting the hearing's effectiveness.
• Han Seong-sook's nomination raised questions about her qualifications and past real estate and land ownership issues.