Opposition Meets Kim Myeong-su Urging Resignation... Chief Justice States "No Intention to Step Down"

Immediate Resignation Appropriate
Their Heart Does Not Lie That Way
All Necessary Measures Will Be Taken

Members of the People Power Party, including Kim Ki-hyun, head of the Kim Myung-soo Impeachment Deal Truth Investigation Team, were stopped while attempting to visit the Supreme Court entrance in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 5th to demand the resignation of Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo. The People Power Party launched the "Kim Myung-soo Impeachment Deal Truth Investigation Team" after a recording of Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo, who rejected the resignation while mentioning the possibility of impeachment, was released.

Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 5th, members of the People Power Party directly demanded the resignation of Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo, but it was reported that Chief Justice Kim indicated he has "no intention" to step down.

The People Power Party's Impeachment Deal Truth Investigation Team visited the Supreme Court in protest that day. There was even a physical scuffle between the lawmakers trying to enter the Supreme Court and administrative staff, causing delays in access.

After meeting with the Chief Justice, Representative Kim Do-eup told reporters, "I spoke frankly. A Chief Justice who lies to the people is unqualified and should make a decisive decision. That is a matter of respect for all members of the court organization. However, (the Chief Justice) said he has no intention of stepping down."

Kim Ki-hyun, head of the People Power Party's Impeachment Deal Truth Investigation Team, is holding a solo protest on the 5th in front of the Supreme Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, urging Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo to resign. After a recording of Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo, who mentioned the possibility of impeachment and rejected his resignation, was released, the People Power Party decided to launch the Kim Myung-soo Impeachment Deal Truth Investigation Team. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

Representative Kim also said that the Chief Justice lied again. He explained, "According to the Supreme Court regulations, even during investigation and trial, unless there is a disciplinary reason, a resignation cannot be refused. Chief Justice Kim said that since he was under trial at the time, his resignation could not be accepted. When I cited the Supreme Court regulations stating that even during investigation and trial, unless it is disciplinary, dismissal cannot be denied, he did not respond."

Kim Ki-hyun, head of the Impeachment Deal Truth Investigation Team, who held a solo protest that day, emphasized, "I witnessed a case where a resignation letter was not accepted and lies were told to push a junior judge into impeachment." He stressed, "I believe strict responsibility must be held." Representative Kim added, "Our party believes that Chief Justice Kim is unqualified and should immediately resign. We demanded this, but since it was confirmed that he has not yet made up his mind, we will continue the truth investigation and take all necessary measures to ensure a definite resignation outcome."

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