Confirmation hearing for special inspector nominee held for 1st time in 11 years
A parliamentary confirmation hearing was held Friday for a special inspector nominee tasked with investigating corruption allegations involving the family and relatives of the president and senior aides to the president, marking the first of its kind in 11 years. Choi Kil-su, a former senior prosecutor, was nominated by President Lee Jae Myung from among three candidates recommended by the rival…
A parliamentary confirmation hearing was held on Friday for the first time in 11 years for a special inspector nominee. The nominee, Choi Kil-su, is a former senior prosecutor who was nominated by President Lee Jae Myung from among three candidates recommended by rival parties and the bar association last month. Choi emphasized during the confirmation hearing at the National Assembly that he would not be influenced by external pressure or political considerations and would make decisions based solely on the law, principles, and objective facts and evidence.
He stated that he would ensure the special inspector serves as a mechanism to heighten discipline and accountability among public officials and prevent misconduct. The special inspector post, established in 2014, was created to investigate alleged irregularities involving the president's spouse, close relatives, and senior presidential officials. However, the position has remained vacant since its establishment.
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