‘It was confirmed on the 1st that Song Chang-jin, head of the Investigation Division 2 of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, recently expressed his intention to resign.’
‘If his resignation is accepted, the position of the head of Investigation Division 2 will become vacant, following the vacancies in Divisions 1 and 3.’
‘Only two out of the seven senior prosecutors are currently working.’
‘Chief Prosecutor Song is known to have expressed his intention to resign this week due to personal reasons.’
‘There is growing concern that ongoing investigations may face disruptions.’
‘Investigation Division 2 is handling allegations of solicitation relating to luxury bag gifts to President Yoon Suk-yeol’s wife, Kim Keon-hee.’
‘With Prosecutor Kim Sang-cheon, who was in charge of the case, having retired at the end of last month, if Chief Prosecutor Song also leaves, the case is expected to be stalled for the time being.’
‘The Corruption Investigation Office plans to reassign major cases after conducting prosecutor and investigator personnel changes early next week.’