The second special investigation team, led by Kwon Chang-young, is intensively examining allegations related to Kim Geon-hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The team has summoned Yu Kyung-ok, a former administrative officer at the presidential office, and Lee Won-mo, a former personnel secretary, in connection with the residence relocation allegations.
Starting at 10 a.m. on July 7, investigators are questioning Yu, who is under suspicion of aiding and abetting bribery under the Specific Crimes Aggravation Act, at the special investigation office in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Yu is known to be a close associate of Kim Geon-hee, having previously worked at Kobana Contents, the company run by Kim, and served as a secretary in the presidential office after Yoon's election.
The investigation has recently focused on allegations that 21Gram, a construction company without a general contractor license, improperly secured contracts to provide luxury items, including Dior clothing, to Kim Geon-hee. Investigators are looking into whether Yu had any direct or indirect involvement in this process.
There is a strong possibility that the investigation will lead to Kim Geon-hee, as the timeline suggests that 21Gram began construction on the residence relocation project around the same time Kim allegedly received gifts.
In April, during a search and seizure operation, the special investigation team indicated that they were gathering evidence to substantiate claims of Kim Geon-hee's undue involvement. As a result, they are expected to press Yu for details regarding Kim's role in the contract process with 21Gram.
Additionally, the team is investigating allegations of preferential treatment regarding Kim Geon-hee's inquiry, summoning Lee Won-mo as a witness. This preferential treatment reportedly began when prosecutors investigating the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case provided Kim with special accommodations, such as questioning her at a location outside the prosecutor's office.
Lee is said to have informed Kim's side of the investigation date in advance. The special investigation team plans to explore whether the presidential office was involved in coordinating the handling of Kim's case or the scheduling of her inquiry.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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