People Power Party Demands Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo to 'Clarify Position'

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Kim Jong-in, Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, criticized the actions of Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo regarding the impeachment motion against Presiding Judge Im Seong-geun on the 4th. Joo Ho-young, the floor leader of the People Power Party, pressured him to decide on his position.

Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, is attending the Emergency Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 4th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

At the Emergency Committee meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Chairman Kim criticized, "(The Democratic Party of Korea) is turning the issue into a judge impeachment and intends to tame and dominate the judiciary with their overwhelming seats."

He stated, "The first trial court acquitted, saying it did not infringe on judicial authority," and added, "Since the judiciary has already issued a not guilty verdict, even if impeached in the National Assembly, it is highly likely to be dismissed by the Constitutional Court, and the judge is expected to retire before the judgment."

He raised concerns not only about the impeachment motion but also about the attitude of Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo, the head of the judiciary. Regarding Chief Justice Kim, he said, "To secure judicial independence, judges must be protected," and criticized, "Since his inauguration, he has acted as a regime henchman and referred over 100 judges to prosecution investigations." He pointed out, "Chief Justice Kim remains silent and even appears to push his juniors toward impeachment," and asked, "Isn't the Chief Justice ashamed in front of his juniors?"

Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, said, "I have repeatedly said that Chief Justice Kim should have been impeached long ago, but we were watching from the perspective of judicial independence. However, things have gone too far," and added, "I hope Chief Justice Kim decides on his position and does not leave a disgraceful name in judicial history."

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