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Former President Roh Tae-woo slush fund suspicions
Former presidential secretary Lee Byeong-gi questioned

D-53 Deadline December 30 · Corruption Investigation Office temporary investigation deadline
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In short

The Corruption Investigation Office is investigating suspicions of slush funds held by former President Roh Tae-woo and his family.

Lee Byeong-gi, former presidential protocol secretary, was questioned as a witness.

Director Noh So-young is also scheduled to be questioned as a witness.

Key facts

WhenThe Seoul Central Corruption Investigation Office began questioning from 10 a.m. on the 23rd.
WhoLee Byeong-gi, former presidential protocol secretary, was summoned as a witness.
WhatThe investigation focused on suspicions of slush fund concealment and tax evasion by former President Roh Tae-woo's family.
HowThe Criminal Proceeds Recovery Division conducted the investigation, and Director Noh So-young is scheduled to be questioned as well.

What it means for me

This historic slush fund investigation has no direct impact on ordinary people's daily lives.