She is also a three-term parliamentarian previously via proportional representation and now representing the district that was dictated by male politicians and opposition parties.

Before entering politics she worked for the rights of the marginalised people as an attorney at law.

She was one of lawyers leading the case for the repeal of the patriarchal Hoju (family head) system.

Before appointed to the minister, she was the first female senior deputy floor leader of a ruling party.

[3] It is also the most populous and popular committee at the National Assembly as its members have direct influence on assigning budget to local SOC projects.