President nominates Korea's first independent inspector general in 10 years

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday nominated prosecutor-turned-attorney Choi Kil-su for the post of independent inspector general. The post, which requires Assembly confirmation, has been vacant since 2016. If his appointment goes through, Choi, 59, will be tasked with inspecting any irregularities concerning first lady Kim Hea Kyung, Lee's families and relatives, as well as Cheong Wa Dae chief secretaries and senior secretaries. Cheong Wa Dae chief spokesperson Kang Yu-jung described Choi as the