Yoon says, “I have also been investigated by going to my residence far away” amid controversy over special favors investigation for Ms. Kim.

“No fixed investigation method”
“Location determined considering various factors”,

President Yoon Suk-yeol holding a ‘national briefing and press conference’ in the President’s office in Yongsan, Seoul on the morning of the 29th. [Image source=Yonhap News],
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, ‘President Yoon Suk-yeol said regarding the controversy over the special treatment investigation of Kim Geon-hee, the wife of a former prosecutor, “I have visited the residence of former presidents’ wives and first ladies during my time as a prosecutor for investigations. There is no fixed method for investigations,” ‘,
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, ‘President Yoon explained during a press conference held in the President’s office Yongsan on that day, “If an arrest warrant is issued and enforcement is required, we will do so, but all investigations are generally voluntary investigations, so I think the method and location can be determined considering various factors,”‘,
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, ‘This can be seen as an assertion that there was no special treatment in not summoning Kim for questioning and conducting a non-public investigation at the Presidential Security Service building.’,
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, ‘President Yoon also stated, “I have also conducted investigations at official residences in the past (during my time as a prosecutor).” He added, “However, I believe it is appropriate for me not to mention any investigative actions. Particularly when it comes to family matters, it is even more appropriate not to mention them.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the prosecution’s decision to drop the case against Kim with a ‘no criminal charges’ conclusion, he said, “Please be aware that as President, I have refrained from commenting on the results of quasi-judicial investigations or court judgments.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the installation of a second annex office to support Kim’s activities, President Yoon said it is “currently being prepared” and added, “There is no suitable place for it. Even if you go abroad, or just considering the area near Cheong Wa Dae, there are spacious areas used by the president’s spouse, but Yongsan does not have such spaces.”‘,
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, ‘He added, “So if the location is well prepared, I think the annex office will start working in earnest.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the appointment of a special inspector to oversee the president’s spouse, relatives within 4th degree of kinship, and senior public officials, he said, “If (recommendations) come from the National Assembly, I am in charge of the appointment. If the National Assembly decides in any way, I will appoint the inspector.”‘,
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