The investigation team is expected to take over the case from the investigative agency and begin full-scale investigations next month. Moon Hong-ju, assistant special prosecutor of the Kim Kuon-hee special prosecutor team, said on the 29th, "It is clear that the investigation is being carried out under the special prosecutors law."
"All of the cases related to Mrs. Kim that were presented have been transferred from the prosecution, police, and the Agency for Investigation of Crimes by High-Ranking Public Officials," he said.
The special investigation team will arrive at Gwa, Seoul on the 2nd of next month as soon as personnel and material preparations are complete.
The special prosecutor's office in Gwanghwamun will hold a signboard-raising ceremony and then begin full-scale investigations. The four assistant special prosecutors will divide the case among themselves, with each taking charge of two or three teams.
The special investigation team is investigating allegations of stock price manipulation related to Mrs. Kim, allegations that companies provided bribes to the Cobana Contents exhibition, and allegations that expensive names were used to promote the exhibition.
There are 16 cases, including suspicions of gift-giving.
2025/06/29 20:32 KST
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