High-Ranking Officials Under Special Investigation for 'Speculation Allegations'... Veterans Affairs, Election Commission Executives, and Military Generals Included

Five People Including Former Happiness Cheong Chief Under Investigation

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] It has been confirmed that high-ranking public officials under investigation by the government joint special investigation headquarters (Special Investigation Headquarters, SIH) for real estate speculation allegations include former military generals as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and the National Election Commission.

According to the SIH on the 12th, there are currently a total of five current and former high-ranking public officials under investigation. The SIH classifies current and former public officials at the level of Deputy Director General (Grade 3) or higher as high-ranking public officials and is investigating them accordingly.

Among them are former and current senior officials from government ministries, including the already known former Administrator of the Administrative City Construction Agency (Happy City Agency), as well as military generals. The ministries involved include senior officials from the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and director-level officials from the National Election Commission, along with two former division commander-level military generals.

They are reported to be suspected of real estate speculation related to development sites in areas such as Sejong and Gangwon. A SIH official stated, "The investigation of high-ranking public officials is ongoing," adding, "It is difficult to confirm detailed information as the investigation is still in progress."

Meanwhile, regarding the former Happy City Agency Administrator for whom an arrest warrant had been requested, supplementary investigations are being conducted at the prosecution's request. A SIH official explained, "The reapplication for the arrest warrant has not yet been made," and added, "There are parts that need to be supplemented, and the investigation is continuing."

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