The Comprehensive Special Investigation Team, led by Kwon Chang-Young, is investigating allegations surrounding stock manipulation by Deuch Motors and has acquired internal messenger communications from former Seoul Central District Prosecutor Lee Chang-Soo. These messages reportedly include instructions to review case law concerning acquittals for accomplices, suggesting potential misconduct in Lee's handling of the case involving Kim Gun-Hee. Critics have raised concerns that Lee's conduct in investigating both the stock manipulation case and Kim's receipt of luxury bags may indicate a lenient investigation process.

On October 23rd, the special investigation team stated they discovered messaging that aligns with the concept of reviewing acquittal precedents during raids on various prosecutor's offices, including the main Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office. Accusations have emerged focused on the timing of the non-prosecution decisions made regarding Kim's case and the stock manipulation allegations, which were closed without charges shortly after a convenience was granted for Kim's interrogation. The perceived collusion has amplified tensions within South Korea's justice system, calling into question the integrity of high-profile investigations.

Additionally, the special investigative team has been scrutinizing internal communication used by Lee's prosecutor team, who were allegedly instructed to reference successful acquittal cases as precedents during their investigations. Reports have surfaced detailing multiple revisions of the investigatory report concluding Kim's exoneration, leading to further scrutiny over possible improprieties within the district attorney's office. These recent developments signal significant ramifications for the integrity of South Korea's prosecutorial processes and the ongoing challenges in addressing high-level corruption cases.