Special prosecutor Lee Myunghyun, who is in charge of the investigation into the allegations of obstructing the investigation of the deceased Marine, is going to the office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 20th./Courtesy of News1

Special Prosecutor Lee Myung-hyun, who is investigating the death of a Marine under pressure, met with Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Sun-ho (Vice Minister) to discuss the dispatch of investigation personnel.

According to the legal community on the 20th, the special prosecutor visited the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan, Seoul, in the afternoon and met with Acting Minister Kim. It is reported that the special prosecutor requested the dispatch of military investigation personnel at this meeting.

The special prosecutor is also considering receiving investigation personnel not only from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials but also from the Marine Corps investigation team, the investigation headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense, and the prosecution's office, as needed.

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