Minor party lawmaker named in TIME 100 Next 2021
Posted : 2021-02-18 13:17
Updated : 2021-02-18 16:59
Rep. Jang Hye-young of the minor opposition Justice Party speaks during a party meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, Tuesday. / Yonhap
By Jun Ji-hye
Rep. Jang Hye-young of the minor progressive opposition Justice Party has been named in the TIME 100 Next 2021 list that recognizes 100 emerging leaders of 2021 who are shaping the future of entertainment, health, politics and business.
When announcing the list, Wednesday, the magazine noted that Rep. Jang was 33 years old when she was elected last year, making her one of Korea s youngest-ever lawmakers.
The magazine focused its attention on a documentary Jang produced after realizing that some of the staff at a facility caring for her autistic sister were abusive.