Presidential special inspector vows political neutrality, independence

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SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The new presidential special inspector, Choi Kil-su, on Monday pledged to uphold political neutrality and professional independence as he began his duties inspecting irregularities involving the president's spouse and close relatives.

Choi made the remarks to reporters at his office in central Seoul, following President Lee Jae Myung's formal appointment of him Friday to the post tasked with inspecting corruption allegations involving the president's family and close relatives, as well as senior presidential aides.

He is the first presidential special inspector appointed since late 2016, following the post's creation in 2014.

"I will uphold political neutrality and independence in carrying out my duties to the end," Choi told reporters, adding he feels a heavy responsibility and will work to meet the public's expectations.

Choi also pledged rigorous inspections, saying he plans to serve as a "panopticon," a circular prison design that allows inmates to be constantly monitored.

"Inspections are not something for which you have to wait, like the filings of complaints or lawsuits, but (basically) information gathering," he said, vowing to proactively carry out his duties.

Choi Kil-su, the new presidential special inspector, speaks to the press at his office in central Seoul on Oct. 26, 2026. (Yonhap)

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首尔，10月26日（韩联社）——新任总统特别监察官崔吉洙周一承诺，在开始调查涉及总统配偶和近亲的违规行为时，他将坚持政治中立和职业独立。

崔顺实于周五在首尔市中心的办公室向记者发表了上述言论。此前，李在明总统正式任命他担任负责调查总统家人、近亲以及总统高级助手涉嫌腐败指控的职务。

他是自 2014 年设立该职位以来，2016 年底任命的首位总统特别监察员。

“我将坚持政治中立和独立，履行我的职责到底，”崔顺实告诉记者，并补充说他感到责任重大，将努力不辜负公众的期望。

崔还承诺进行严格的检查，称他计划将监狱建成“全景监狱”，这是一种圆形监狱设计，可以对囚犯进行持续监控。

“检查不是像提起投诉或诉讼那样需要等待的事情，而是（基本上）信息收集，”他说道，并誓言要积极主动地履行职责。

2026年10月26日，新任总统特别监察官崔吉洙在首尔市中心办公室向媒体发表讲话。（韩联社）

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