"'A Good Trial' Is the Most Important Mission"… Kim Myung-soo Attends National Assembly Audit

Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo is delivering a greeting at the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee's audit of the Supreme Court held on the 1st at the Supreme Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by the National Assembly Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo appeared at the Supreme Court's national audit by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee and stated, "We consider 'good trials' as our most important mission," adding, "Judicial administration is also focusing on support and institutional improvements to achieve this."

On the morning of the 1st, Chief Justice Kim, in his opening remarks at the Legislation and Judiciary Committee's audit, said, "All members are striving in their respective positions to conduct good trials that lead to just conclusions through fair and thorough hearings, considering this our most important mission."

Chief Justice Kim said, "The abolition of the position of chief judge in the High Court, the opening of the Ethics Auditor position to external candidates, the expansion of the scope of judgment disclosure, and the full-scale opening of the era of video trials have become important stepping stones that firmly support good trials," adding, "We will make thorough preparations so that the defendant's right to defense and the victim's right to testify in trial procedures can be dramatically enhanced."

He added, "Regarding the stable establishment of the unified legal profession system, we plan to form a subcommittee under the Judicial Administration Advisory Council to listen to opinions from various sectors," and "We will continuously improve the judicial appointment system and create the necessary conditions so that the unified legal profession system for the people can be successfully established."

He also stated, "If there are any shortcomings pointed out during the audit process, we will humbly accept them and use them as a foundation to gain the deep trust of the public."

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