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Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok met with President Lee Jae-myung and officially proposed the rejection of In Yo-han's confirmation as the head of the Korean Red Cross. The Blue House confirmed that Kim's proposal has been received and stated that it will be reviewed.
After a dinner with the new leadership of the Democratic Party at the Blue House on the 25th, Kim Min-seok held a private meeting with President Lee. During this meeting, he reportedly conveyed public sentiment regarding In's appointment. Park Sung-jun, the Democratic Party's chief spokesperson, explained that Kim concluded it would be preferable not to appoint In based on opinions gathered from both inside and outside the party.
In Yo-han was elected as the next president through a resolution by the Korean Red Cross Central Committee on June 22, but he must receive final approval from the president to officially begin his duties. He has faced criticism since his election due to his past vote against the impeachment of former President Yoon Seok-yeol during his time as a member of the National Assembly. The healthcare sector and civic groups maintain their opposition to his appointment based on his political actions and past statements.