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Yong Hye-in

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Yong Hye-in is a South Korean politician currently serving as a member of the 22nd National Assembly. She first gained public attention for proposing the 'Stay Still' silent protest movement following the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster. A prominent advocate for universal basic income, she has served as the leader of the Basic Income Party. Throughout her career, she has been deeply involved in labor activism, including her work with the Alba Union. She was first elected to the National Assembly in 2020 and secured re-election in 2024, consistently focusing on social welfare, economic reform, and political accountability.

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Born
1990-04-12 · 36 years old
Birth place
Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Education
Kyung Hee University (Political Science and Diplomacy)
Career
Labor activist, Alba Union organizer, Podcast host

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