DP Decides to Seek Parliamentary Investigation Into Supreme Court Chief Justice
[Politics] : The ruling Democratic Party has decided to push for a parliamentary investigation into Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de. Floor spokesperson Jeon Eun-su told reporters on Tuesday that the party’s lawmakers held a meeting at the National Assembly and agreed to proceed with a parliamentary ... [more...]
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) in South Korea has decided to seek a parliamentary investigation into Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae amid impeachment calls. The party's lawmakers agreed to push for the probe during a general meeting, with the aim of passing a related motion at a parliamentary plenary session scheduled for the following week.
The DPK has accused Cho of meddling in the 2022 presidential election after the Supreme Court overturned a not-guilty verdict in President Lee Jae Myung's election law violation case, just ahead of the June 3 presidential election. The party also took issue with Cho's refusal to recommend a new candidate for Supreme Court justice and alleged improper use of official funds.
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