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New presidential special inspector Choi Kil-su pledged on Monday to uphold political neutrality and professional independence as he began duties inspecting irregularities involving the president's spouse and close aides, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. Choi told reporters he would carry out his work with vigilance and autonomy, ending a decade-long vacancy in the role after President Lee Jae Myung approved his appointment on Friday, KBS World adds. Korean media coverage focuses on the institutional significance of the appointment rather than public reaction, with outlets noting Choi's background as a former senior prosecutor tasked with probing first-family corruption.