(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Oct. 19)

The Korea JoongAng Daily editorial questions the Democratic Party's (DP) decision to consider impeaching Chief Justice Jo Hee-deok, arguing that it may be misreading public sentiment. The DP has discussed various methods to address internal divisions, including impeachment, but this move could potentially damage the party's credibility and judicial independence.

The editorial points out that while the DP has enough seats to pass an impeachment motion, the grounds for doing so are questionable, and an impeachment without solid constitutional backing could lead to further political polarization. The suggestion is that the DP should focus on improving people's lives instead of engaging in confrontational measures that could have broader implications for the nation's institutions.

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