1st special inspector in 10 years

The Korea Times reports that President Lee Jae Myung has appointed former senior prosecutor Choi Kil-su as the first special inspector in a decade to lead investigations into corruption allegations involving the president's family and senior aides. The post, which was last filled in 2014 but remained vacant until now, is established to bring a sense of vigilance and self-regulation among those close to the president, discouraging unethical conduct.

With the ongoing review of cases stemming from former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration and charges against his wife, Kim Keon Hee, the presence of a special inspector is seen as a crucial step towards accountability.

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