Kwon Chang-young, the second comprehensive special prosecutor tasked with investigating allegations left after the "three special probes" (insurrection probe, Kim Keon-hee probe, and fallen Marine probe), began external activities by paying courtesy visits in succession to the three special prosecutor teams and the Korean National Police Agency National Office of Investigation (NOI). It was the first public external schedule after holding a plaque-hanging ceremony the day before to announce the official launch.
At about 11:10 a.m. that day, Special Prosecutor Kwon visited the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office to pay a courtesy call on Special Prosecutor Cho Eun-suk, who investigated allegations of insurrection and foreign exchange violations. After about 30 minutes of talks, Kwon said, "I received various experiences necessary for running a special prosecutor's office," and added, "I will make good use of them in the second comprehensive special probe." Kwon also said, "There were words of encouragement expressing hope that the special probe will be run well and produce good results."
Earlier, when asked about issues such as requests for personnel dispatch before the meeting, Kwon said, "Since I came for a courtesy visit, nothing has been specifically decided," adding, "The working-level staff will discuss the concrete details."
Kwon also paid courtesy calls that morning on Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki, who investigated allegations related to first lady Kim Keon-hee, and Special Prosecutor Lee Myung-hyun, who investigated allegations related to the fallen Marine case. Kwon is also scheduled to meet with the head of the Korean National Police Agency National Office of Investigation (NOI), who is currently investigating allegations handed over after the three special probes ended.
Under the second comprehensive special prosecutor act, which passed the National Assembly's plenary session on the 16th, the second comprehensive special probe will investigate insufficiently probed parts of the three special probes and allegations of election and power interference related to former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his spouse. Key targets reportedly include a total of 17 allegations, such as the Dec. 3 martial law planning and preparation allegations involving items like the "Noh Sang-won notebook," the allegation of inducing North Korean provocations through threatening flights by armed helicopters (foreign exchange allegations), and first lady Kim Keon-hee's alleged interference in state affairs and personnel.
The second comprehensive special probe can staff up to 251 personnel, including 15 dispatched prosecutors, 100 special investigators, and 130 dispatched public officials. It plans to sequentially fill needed positions through dispatch and hiring procedures.
The basic investigation period is 90 days, with two possible extensions of 30 days each. Including a 20-day preparation period, the probe can run for up to 170 days.