Supreme Court chief to clarify stance over justice recommendation at parliamentary audit
Summary
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae said he will explain his refusal to newly recommend a top court justice at the upcoming parliamentary audit. The dispute began after the presidential office asked him last month to make a new recommendation to President Lee Jae Myung, which Cho rejected last week. Cho said he would state his position when the audit begins Oct. 6.
Key Facts
- Cho said he could not comply because the request did not specify concrete reasons or constitutional grounds.
- Cheong Wa Dae rebuked Cho after his refusal, saying his view violated the Constitution.
- Under the Constitution, Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the chief justice and with the consent of the National Assembly.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae speaks to reporters as he arrives at the court in Seoul's Seocho District, Monday. Yonhap
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae said Monday he plans to clear up his position over his refusal to newly recommend a candidate to the top court during the upcoming annual parliamentary audit.
The chief justice has been embroiled in a dispute with the presidential office over the recommendation after the presidential office last month asked Cho to recommend a new justice candidate to President Lee Jae Myung.
Cho refused to comply with the request last week, citing a lack of specific reasons or constitutional grounds to do so.
When asked about the issue Monday, Cho told reporters he would state his position through the parliamentary audit of the court, scheduled to begin Oct. 6.
Cho's refusal last week sparked swift rebuke from Cheong Wa Dae, which accused him of harboring a view in violation of the Constitution.
Under the Constitution, Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the chief justice and with the consent of the National Assembly.
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