Kim Tae-hyo, the first deputy director of the National Security Office, attends the 5th national assembly hearing on the confirmation of allegations of rebellion through the announcement of martial law by the Yoon Suk-yeol government, holding a rosary in his hand at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 25th of February. /Courtesy of News1

The special prosecutor for deceased Marines announced on the 8th that it plans to summon Kim Tae-hyo, former first vice minister of the National Security Office, for questioning on the 11th.

Special Prosecutor Jeong Min-young noted in a briefing that, "We have decided to interrogate the former vice minister at 3 p.m. on the 11th," adding, "The former vice minister is a suspect, and the charge is abuse of power."

The special prosecutor is investigating the alleged pressure that influenced the investigation process of the late Corporal Chae Soo-geun case, known as the so-called "VIP rage theory." The crux of the allegation is that former President Yoon Suk-yeol became enraged during a meeting at the presidential office on July 31, 2023, at 11 a.m. after receiving a report on the investigation results, and subsequently, former Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-seop unexpectedly ordered the delay of the police transfer.

Special Prosecutor Jeong Min-young stated in the briefing that, "We primarily plan to ask about the content related to the presidential office meeting involving the former vice minister."

Meanwhile, the special prosecutor mentioned that regarding former Marine Corps Commander Kim Gye-hwan, who was summoned the previous day, "there are substantial matters to investigate, so additional inquiries are expected to follow." The special prosecutor confirmed that the former commander did not exercise his right to refuse to testify during the previous day's investigation.

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