DPK considering parliamentary probe into Supreme Court chief amid impeachment calls
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Wednesday it is considering launching a parliamentary investigation into Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae amid an ongoing debate within the party over whether to seek his impeachment. Following a meeting of the party's supreme council, DPK spokesperson Cho Gye-won told reporters that the party was considering launching such a probe to look…
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is contemplating a parliamentary probe into Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, following calls for his impeachment. The party's spokesperson, Cho Gye-won, indicated that the probe would investigate the grounds for impeachment, potentially aligning with the party's impeachment discussions.
DPK leader Kim Min-seok revealed that the party is exploring various options to impeach Cho, citing his refusal to recommend a new Supreme Court justice candidate and allegations of improper use of official funds as reasons for concern.
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