The second comprehensive special counsel investigating the allegations left after the three special counsels extended its investigation period by one month.
On the 20th, the special counsel said, "Due to numerous cases that require continued investigation, we decided to extend the investigation period under the Comprehensive Special Counsel Act and reported the reasons to the president and the National Assembly."
The special counsel's first investigation period was set to expire on the 24th. The Comprehensive Special Counsel Act allows the investigation period to be extended up to twice, 30 days each time. With this first extension, the special counsel's investigation period has been extended until the 24th of next month.
The special counsel held a signboard unveiling ceremony in February and began the investigation. On the 18th, a little over three months after launch, it sought an arrest warrant for former KTV President Lee Eun-woo on charges of inciting insurrection. It was the first attempt to secure a suspect in custody since the special counsel launched.
On the 19th, in connection with allegations over the president's residence transfer, the special counsel sought arrest warrants for former presidential chief of staff Kim Dae-gi, former secretary for general affairs Yoon Jae-soon, and former first vice minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Oh-jin on charges of abuse of authority.
So far, the special counsel has not newly detained or indicted any suspect. The special counsel decided not to indict in complaint cases alleging insurrection involvement by North Jeolla Province Gov. Kim Kwan-young and Jeju Gov. Oh Young-hun.