Prosecutor General Lee One-seok issued an apology on Monday for the closed-door questioning of first lady Kim Keon Hee by the prosecution over the weekend, acknowledging that the investigation principles were not adhered to during her summons. He expressed regret that the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office conducted the interview with Kim in an extraordinary manner without notifying him beforehand and failing to follow the traditional procedure of having high-profile suspects enter the prosecutor's office for interrogation in front of cameras. Lee emphasized his commitment to ensuring no exceptions or immunity from criminal prosecution, but admitted that this principle was overlooked in the investigation into the president's wife. He expressed his responsibility for the situation and announced plans to take appropriate measures against the chief of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. The revelation of the closed-door interrogation sparked controversy, with some defending the prosecution's actions citing security concerns, while others criticized the handling of the case and called for a special counsel probe. The closed-door questioning of the first lady by the prosecution has sparked a contentious debate, with the prosecutor general issuing an apology for the neglect of investigation principles and promising to take action against those responsible. The incident has led to a divide within the ruling bloc, with some defending the prosecution's actions due to security concerns, while others from opposition parties and veteran lawmakers have criticized the handling of the case and called for a special counsel probe. The controversy has raised questions about the treatment of high-profile figures in criminal investigations and has drawn attention to the need for upholding judicial impartiality as stipulated in the Constitution.