Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae said, “The National Assembly’s interference in the nomination of Supreme Court justices is an unconstitutional measure.”

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae directly criticized the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee's audit of the Supreme Court's administration on the 6th, saying, "The National Assembly's interference in the Chief Justice's nomination of Supreme Court justices is an unconstitutional measure that goes against the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary."

Unlike last year's reticent speech at the National Assembly inspection, Chief Justice Cho took a strong stance today, citing Article 104 of the Constitution in response to the ruling party lawmakers' offensive demanding oaths and testimony from general witnesses. He drew a line, saying, "Just as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court cannot be involved in the consent of the National Assembly or the appointment process of the President, the National Assembly and the President cannot be involved in the Supreme Court Chief Justice's recommendation authority at all."

In addition, regarding the Blue House's rejection of the request to reappoint a Supreme Court Justice candidate, the background was clearly stated, saying, "It was difficult to proceed with the follow-up process because the specific reasons and constitutional basis were not clearly stated in the official request."