[Photo] Thorny Road Ahead Until Prime Minister Approval

Prime Minister nominee Kim Boo-kyum is attending the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 6th and delivering an opening statement. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Prime Minister nominee Kim Boo-kyum is wearing a mask properly while attending the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 6th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Prime Minister nominee Kim Boo-kyum attended the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 6th and drank water as if feeling anxious. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Prime Minister nominee Kim Boo-kyum is attending the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 6th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Dong-joo] The confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Kim Boo-kyum was held at the National Assembly on the 6th. Nominee Kim lowered himself humbly, saying "It's embarrassing" and "It was inconsiderate" in response to the opposition party's aggressive demands for withdrawal of his nomination. The path to approval for Kim, effectively the last prime minister nominee, is expected to remain thorny.