Key facts
- Choi Kil-su is the first presidential special inspector appointed since late 2016.
- The post was created in 2014 to inspect corruption allegations involving the president's family and close relatives, as well as senior presidential aides.
- Choi described his inspection approach as serving as a "panopticon" for constant monitoring.
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The newly appointed presidential special inspector, Choi Kil-su, on Monday pledged to maintain political neutrality and professional independence while carrying out his duties. Choi, the first to hold the position since late 2016, stated his commitment to rigorous inspections and proactive information gathering, aiming to meet public expectations. The role, established in 2014, focuses on investigating alleged corruption involving the president's family, relatives, and senior aides.