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Choi Vows Neutrality as Special Inspector

Choi Gil-su, appointed special inspector general on Oct. 23 after a decade-long vacancy, has vowed to maintain neutrality and vigilance in probing corruption involving the president's family and aides. Yonhap reports President Lee Jae Myung appointed the former senior prosecutor to investigate irregularities involving his spouse, close relatives, and senior officials. The National Assembly adopted his confirmation hearing report on Oct. 22, clearing the way for the appointment. Korean media coverage focuses on the procedural steps and the president's approval, with KBS World noting the role's independence in monitoring the presidential office. No direct quotes from Choi on neutrality are provided in the documents.

  1. Lee Approves Appointment of Special Inspector General after 10-Year Vacancy KBS World · 2026-10-23
  2. Lee appoints special inspector to probe corruption involving first family, aides Korea Times · 2026-10-23
  3. Lee appoints special inspector to probe corruption involving first family, aides Yonhap · 2026-10-23
  4. Assembly Finalizes Confirmation Hearing Report for Special Inspector General Nominee KBS World · 2026-10-22

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