Presidential Office Calls Statistical Manipulation Audit Results a "Shocking National Disgrace"

The Presidential Office stated on the 15th that the Board of Audit and Inspection's announcement of audit results revealing manipulation of key statistical figures during the Moon Jae-in administration "appears to expose a shocking reality of national misconduct." It also said, "Since the case has been referred to the prosecution, the responsibility will be clarified."

On the same day, the Board of Audit and Inspection disclosed the audit results of the "Preparation and Utilization of Major National Statistics." The audit announced that illegal activities such as manipulation of real estate, income, and employment statistical figures or distortion of numerical information were confirmed during the Moon Jae-in administration.

Meanwhile, based on this interim audit result, the Board of Audit and Inspection stated that it has requested the prosecution to investigate 22 high-ranking officials from the previous administration on charges including violation of the Statistics Act, abuse of authority, and obstruction of business.

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