Nat'l Assembly to kick off annual audit of gov't agencies

The National Assembly is set to commence its annual audit of government agencies on Tuesday, with political parties preparing for potential conflicts over several key issues. Among the contentious topics is Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's refusal to recommend a new justice nominee to the president, despite the presidential office's request.

This disagreement stems from Cho's belief that there are no constitutional grounds for him to make such a recommendation. Additionally, the audit will address the recent transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine, adding another layer of complexity to the proceedings. The audit, which will span from October 1st to October 27th, will see eight of the Assembly's 17 standing committees holding sessions, starting at 10 a.m. on the first day.

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