‘Conflict over Request for Reconsideration’ Cho Hee-Dae: “Must Defend Judicial Independence at All Costs Against Any Challenge”
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Mi-ryeong = Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae said on the 17th, "Cooperation among the judiciary, legislature, and executive branches must take place while guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary..."
Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, who is currently in conflict with President Lee Jae-myung over the issue of re-nominating Supreme Court justices, stated at an international event hosted by the Supreme Court on the 17th, “The independence of the judiciary must be protected at all costs, regardless of any challenges,” adding, “For judicial functions to be performed effectively, mutual respect and cooperation among the judiciary, the legislature, and th…
Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae emphasized judicial independence and the separation of powers at the Asia-Pacific Chief Justices' Conference. Judicial heads from 40 countries gathered to discuss judicial issues, reaffirmed the role of the judiciary in accordance with law and principles, and sought constructive cooperation measures.
Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae said, "We must defend the independence of the judiciary against any challenge."
Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae emphasized on the 17th, "Cooperation among the judiciary, legislature, and executive branches must take place while guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary." He reiterated the importance of judicial independence at an international conference attended by heads of foreign judiciaries amidst ongoing tensions between the Blue House and the judiciary over the issue of re-nominating Supreme Court justice candidates. …
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