The Democratic Party has recommended attorney Choi Gil-soo as the candidate for special inspector to oversee President Lee Jae-myung. Choi is regarded as a figure with political neutrality, objectivity, and expertise.
Han Byung-do, the party's acting leader and floor leader, announced the recommendation during a press conference at the National Assembly, stating, "The special inspector system has remained vacant for the past ten years."
He added, "President Lee has expressed his willingness to be subject to the inspector's oversight. This reflects the president's determination to hold himself to a high standard."
Han further explained that Choi is a former prosecutor and an expert in the field of oversight, having worked in the inspection department of the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office. He noted that Choi was recommended by the opposition party, the Bareunmirae Party, as a candidate for special inspector during the Moon Jae-in administration, indicating that he is capable of performing his duties independently without bias.
This recommendation is expected to accelerate the processing of the special inspector system. Previously, the People Power Party had nominated attorney Kang Ji-sik as their candidate. The Democratic Party plans to complete the nomination process, including a confirmation hearing for the special inspector, by August, ahead of the regular National Assembly session in September.
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