Choi Kil-su Swears Political Neutrality as South Korean Presidential Special Inspector
Choi Kil-su, newly appointed presidential special inspector, pledged political neutrality and independence in Seoul on October 26, 2026. He was formally appointed by President Lee Jae Myung to investigate corruption allegations involving the president's family and close relatives. The appointment marks a significant step in the ongoing probe into potential misconduct within the president's inner circle.
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The new presidential special inspector, Choi Kil-su, on Monday pledged to uphold political neutrality and professional independence as he began his duties inspecting irregularities involving the president's spouse and close relatives. Choi made the remarks to reporters at his office in central Seoul, following President Lee Jae Myung's formal appointment of him Friday to the post tasked with inspecting corruption allegations involving the president's family and close relatives, as well as senior
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