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  "id": 7682811,
  "title": "Parliamentary committee adopts confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court justice nominee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/parliamentary-committee-adopts-confirmation-hearing-report-for-7682811",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T02:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260916/parliamentary-committee-adopts-confirmation-hearing-report-for-supreme-court-justice-nominee"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The parliamentary committee confirmed the appointment of Supreme Court Justice nominee Kim Sung-soo on Wednesday, clearing the path for his official designation to the nation's highest court. This decision followed a confirmation hearing held by the special parliamentary committee on Monday. The Democratic Party of Korea, the ruling party, commended Kim, noting his honest and reflective answers that reflected his dedication to political impartiality and judicial independence. However, the main opposition People Power Party voiced their disapproval, questioning his eligibility and suitability for the position due to concerns about his qualifications and political neutrality as a Supreme Court justice. The confirmation process will conclude once a vote is taken in a parliamentary plenary session, scheduled for Thursday, followed by the formal appointment by President Lee Jae Myung. Should the approval be granted, Kim will become the first Supreme Court justice to assume office under the Lee administration.",
  "summary": "A parliamentary committee on Wednesday adopted a confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court Justice nominee Kim Sung-soo, paving the way for his appointment to the top court. The approval came after the special parliamentary committee held a confirmation hearing for Kim on Monday. In the report, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea made a positive assessment of Kim, saying his \"sincere and…",
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        "title": "Parliamentary committee adopts confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court justice nominee",
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        "title": "Parliamentary committee adopts confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court justice nominee",
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