Former Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop Under Investigation for Alleged Pressure on Marine Corps Investigation

July 10, 2025
Former Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop Under Investigation for Alleged Pressure on Marine Corps Investigation

On July 10, 2025, the Marine Corps Special Investigation Team conducted a search of the residence of former Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop, a key suspect in the alleged pressure surrounding the investigation into the death of Marine Corporal Chae Soo-geun. This marks the first search of Lee since the allegations of external pressure emerged in July and August 2023.

Additionally, searches are ongoing for former Public Integrity Secretary Lee Si-won and former Defense Secretary Lim Gi-hoon, who are suspected of involvement in the process of retrieving investigation records from the Marine Corps.

According to legal sources, the Special Investigation Team targeted Lee's home, the Ministry of National Defense, and the National Security Office during the operation. Lee is accused of abusing his power by ordering the suspension of the transfer of investigation records to the police, which were related to the investigation led by former Marine Corps investigation chief Colonel Park Jeong-hoon, who had applied charges of negligent homicide against then-Marine Division Commander Lim Seong-geun. When the records were transferred despite his orders, Lee allegedly initiated a rebellion investigation against those involved.

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