South Korea Presidential Chief Orders Probe into Retiree Business Abuses at Public Institutions

Kang Hoon-sik, presidential chief of staff, ordered action on suspected business abuses by retired employees of public institutions and state-run companies on Monday. Yonhap reported that Kang presided over a meeting with chief presidential aides where he issued the directive.

He ordered the finance ministry to look into cases of suspected business abuses by retired employees across all public institutions and to devise measures to eradicate them.

Which is accused of reaping excessive profits by improperly operating expressway service stations. 'Illegal and unjust preferential treatment for retirees of public institutions has burdened the public for decades,' Kang said during the meeting. 'Efforts are needed to restore public trust, including the retrieval of unjust proceeds and an investigation into illegal acts,' Kang noted.

Yonhap reported these details in an article published on May 4, 2026. Kang spoke at a press briefing at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 29, 2026.