Presidency rejects Supreme Court justice candidate, requests fresh recommendation
The presidential office has asked the Supreme Court chief justice to make a new recommendation for one of two justice posts.
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South Korea's presidential office declined to nominate one of two Supreme Court justice candidates recommended by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, citing a lack of procedural completeness and asking for a fresh recommendation.
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Why It Matters
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae recommended two regional court judges for appointment as new Supreme Court justices in August.
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office has decided not to nominate one of two Supreme Court justice candidates recommended by the chief justice and asked the head of the top court to make a fresh recommendation, the office said Friday.
Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced the decision, days after a presidential official accused Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae of infringing on the president's authority by departing from the customary practice of recommending justice candidates following prior consultations.
Earlier in August, Cho recommended two sitting regional court judges for appointment as new Supreme Court justices by the president.
Kang said Cho's recommendation of one of them lacked "procedural completeness" and that Cheong Wa Dae has asked him to make a new recommendation instead of referring the candidate to the National Assembly for approval.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae will issue a fresh recommendation for the Supreme Court justice post.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How will Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae respond to the request?
- Who will be named in the new recommendation?
