South Korea Supreme Court Dispute
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South Korea's Supreme Court administrative chief stated President Yoon Suk Yeol's office did not grant a meeting request from Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae. Separately, Chief Justice Cho has recommended two candidates for Supreme Court vacancies, a move criticized by some lawmakers for alleged 'judicial politics'.
South Korean President's Office Weighs Rejection of Supreme Court Nominee
- The presidential office is carefully considering when to reject Supreme Court Justice nominee Son Bong-ki, whose nomination was made without prior consultation. - President Yoon Suk Yeol received the nomination from Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for the vacancy left by former Justice Roh Tae-hak. - The presidential office views the Chief Justice's unilateral nomination as unprecedented and disrespec…
Democrats demand resignation of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae; PPP defends him amid legal battles
- The Democratic Party demands Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae resign over his method of recommending new justices, calling him a "political player." - The People Power Party defends Cho, accu…
Ruling party: Supreme Court chief justice is a political player, should resign
- The Democratic Party's spokesperson, Park Sung-joon, urged Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae to resign, accusing him of becoming a political player. - The party criticizes Cho for submitting t…
South Korean opposition demands resignation of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae
- The main opposition party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, is demanding the resignation of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae. - The party labeled Cho as a "once-in-a-lifetime Chief Justic…
Democratic Party: 'Cho Hee-dae has become a political player... Resign immediately'
- The main opposition Democratic Party called for the immediate resignation of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae. - The party accused Cho of becoming a political player and misunderstanding the …