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Lee appoints special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides

President Lee Jae Myung has appointed a former prosecutor as the special inspector in charge of investigating corruption allegations involving the president's family and key aides, a presidential spokesperson said Monday. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced the appointment of Choi Kil-su, a former senior prosecutor, from among three candidates recommended by the rival parties and the…

Lee appoints special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides

President Lee Jae-myung has appointed a former prosecutor, Choi Kil-su, as the special inspector general to investigate corruption allegations involving the president's family and close aides, according to a spokesperson. The independent inspector general position was created in 2014 but has remained unfilled since 2016. Choi was recommended by rival parties and the bar association, with the National Assembly required to submit three candidates with at least 15 years of legal experience before the president can select one.

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