The special investigation team led by Min Joong-ki investigating allegations related to Kim Keon-hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, has requested the transfer of the case to major investigative agencies.
On the 24th, the special investigation team announced through a media notice that they had requested the transfer of the relevant case to the Supreme Public Prosecutors' Office, the National Investigation Headquarters, and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) as of the 23rd.
If the case is transferred, the special investigation team will formally take over the case related to Kim Keon-hee that has been investigated by the prosecution, police, and CIO. However, the special investigation team noted, "We have not yet officially commenced the investigation."
Kim Keon-hee is reported to be involved in allegations of stock manipulation related to Deutsch Motors, suspicions concerning political broker Myung Tae-kyun, allegations of receiving expensive necklaces and luxury bags from Jeon Sung-bae, known as "Geon Jin Beop Sa," and involvement in the SAMBU Construction stock manipulation case.