Gender Equality Minister nominee Kang Sun-woo steps down amid workplace abuse allegations

Ruling Democratic Party lawmaker Kang Sun-woo, nominated to serve as South Korea's Minister of Gender Equality and Family, has stepped down, following allegations of workplace abuse against her aides.

According to Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, the nominee expressed her intention to resign to Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik on Wednesday afternoon, who then reported it to President Lee Jae Myung.

In a Facebook post, Kang apologized to the public, President Lee, and her party, saying she would "live a life of self-reflection."

The Presidential Office says it will swiftly search for a new nominee who meets "the public's expectations."