The South Korean police are currently investigating Jeong Jin-seok, the former chief of staff to President Yoon Seok-yeol, on suspicion of having ordered the resetting of computers in the presidential office just after Yoon's impeachment. Jeong has been called in as a suspect by the Special Investigation Unit of the National Police Agency, which is looking into a series of investigations related to the so-called three special prosecutors' cases. He appeared at the police station in Seoul for questioning on Tuesday morning, arriving in a private vehicle and engaging in the investigative procedure as the investigation remains confidential.

The police are focusing on allegations that Jeong and former chief secretary Yoon Jae-soon attempted to destroy evidence related to a state of emergency declaration on December 3rd. They are investigating possible charges including the damage of public electronic records, violation of the Presidential Records Management Act, and abuse of authority. Jeong’s call comes just days after former secretary Yoon was also questioned by police regarding the same matter. Reports indicate that the special prosecutor's team has documented testimony claiming that Yoon instructed staff to dispose of certain computers by placing them in a steel mill's furnace, which has heightened suspicions regarding the intentional destruction of evidence.

The wide scope of documents involved in this case has added complexity to the investigation as the police have previously handed over evidence due to the massive volume of presidential records. As further inquiries are conducted, the implications of such actions from high-ranking officials raise serious concerns about accountability and transparency in South Korea's political landscape. The case not only highlights issues around the preservation of presidential records but also the broader implications for public trust in government institutions during a politically sensitive period.