The special investigation team for the marine corps is reported to be searching the residence of former military court chief Ko Seok during the investigation of allegations involving ex-Marine Corps 1st Division commander Lim Sung-keun on the 18th.
Starting from the morning of that day, the special investigation team has been conducting searches of the residences of former commander Lim, People Power Party lawmaker Lee Cheol-kyu, and offices in the National Assembly, as well as Korea's Far East Broadcasting.
Special investigator Jung Min-young noted during a briefing that "searches are underway targeting individuals among those who have been contacted at important points in the case, who appear to require verification."
Former chief judge Ko is known to have a close relationship with former President Yoon Suk-yeol. A graduate of the Korea Military Academy, he stepped down from his position as the chief judge of the high military court in 2013 and opened a law practice. He ran for a seat in the 22nd National Assembly elections last year after receiving the People Power Party's nomination in Yongin, Gyeonggi province, but was not elected.