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New Watchdog Appointed for Presidential Accountability | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung has filled a decade-long vacancy by appointing senior prosecutor Choi Kil-su as the special inspector, tasked with rooting out corruption involving the president’s family and close advisors. The role, originally created in 2014 under Park Geun-hye to ensure independent oversight, had been dormant since 2016 — a glaring gap in accountability. Choi was selected from three vetted candidates recommended by rival parties and the bar association, signaling bipartisan agreement. With this appointment, South Korea takes a crucial step toward restoring transparency at the…
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