The special investigation team stated that claims suggesting the investigation impedes national security are a belittlement.
During a briefing on the afternoon of the 23rd, Special Prosecutor Park Ji-young said, "Failing to verify the specific facts regarding the allegations under investigation would constitute dereliction of duty by the special investigation team," adding, "It should be avoided to politically define the investigation."
Special Prosecutor Park noted, "The special investigation law was also created so that such incidents should never happen again through the clarification of historical events," stating, "We are conducting the investigation while being mindful of this and ensuring that it does not harm national security or national interests."
Meanwhile, the special investigation team is conducting a summons investigation of Fire Chief Heo Seok-gon from 10 a.m. today to investigate the allegations of directing blackouts and water shutoffs at media companies. The allegations claim that after the declaration of martial law last year, former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min ordered police and firefighters to cut off electricity and water to specific facilities, including media offices.
The special investigation team is also reportedly questioning Drone Commander Kim Yong-dae. They are investigating whether former President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles to Pyongyang around October last year to create a justification for declaring martial law.