Chief Justice Refused Fresh Justice Recommendation Request due to Lack of Constitutional Grounds
[Politics] : Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de says he had refused the presidential office's request for a fresh recommendation of a top court justice due to a lack of specific reasons or constitutional grounds to justify such request. At the start of a parliamentary audit of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, Jo ... [more...]
Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de has refused a request from the presidential office to recommend a new top court justice. The request was made in August, but Jo Hee-de declined, citing a lack of specific reasons or constitutional grounds to justify the request.
According to Jo Hee-de, the presidential office's document requesting the new recommendation did not outline the necessary reasons and constitutional grounds, making it difficult to proceed with the request. He expressed apology for the prolonged vacancy and pledged efforts to resolve the issue.
The appointment of Supreme Court justices requires the president's appointment on the recommendation of the chief justice and with the consent of the National Assembly. Jo Hee-de declined to take an oath as a witness during a parliamentary audit, citing the principle of separation of powers.
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