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Newly appointed presidential special inspector Choi Kil-su pledged on Monday to uphold political neutrality and professional independence while investigating irregularities involving the president's spouse and close relatives, according to Yonhap and KBS World. The appointment, approved by President Lee Jae Myung after a 10-year vacancy, tasks Choi with probing corruption involving the first family and senior presidential aides, the Korea Times reports. Korean media coverage focuses on the inspector's stated commitment to autonomy, with Choi telling reporters he would carry out duties free from political influence.