June 25, 2025 3:44 PM

South Korea: Rival parties clash during confirmation hearing for PM nominee

South Korean rival political parties clashed on Wednesday as they disagreed over the eligibility of Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok during the second and final day of his confirmation hearings.  The main opposition People Power Party demanded the nominee submit evidence to clarify allegations surrounding his wealth and family, while the ruling Democratic Party protested the PPP's baseless attacks were disrupting a thorough vetting of his abilities. "The hearing cannot proceed like this," ...