[Photo] Former Minister Lee Jongseop Appears, Remains Silent

Former Defense Minister Lee Jongseop appeared as a suspect at the Special Prosecutor's Office for the Chae Corporal case, located in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on September 23. Lee is accused of exerting undue influence throughout the investigation process, including instructing officials to withhold the transfer of the Marine Corps Investigation Unit's initial investigation records following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's "fury." Lee is considered the key suspect in the allegations of external pressure on the investigation into Corporal Chae's death in the line of duty.

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