[New Year's Address] Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo "Committed to Promoting Video Trials"

Chief Justice Myungsoo Kim / Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo of the Supreme Court announced at the start of the new year 2022 that he will "do his best to promote video trials." In his New Year's address released on the 31st, Chief Justice Kim said, "With the amendment of the law allowing some procedures in criminal trials to be conducted via video trials, all citizens can now be more substantially guaranteed the right to a trial even in infectious disease situations."

He also stated, "In the new year, we will do our best to ensure that trials are conducted faithfully and promptly from the first instance," adding, "We plan to expand exclusive jurisdiction for civil first-instance cases and pilot the specialized judge system." Regarding the long-term judge service system first implemented last year, he said, "We will refine its operation to serve as a solid foundation for faithful trials."

Chief Justice Kim emphasized that he will also do his best to establish the electronic litigation system for criminal trials and the unified legal profession system. Furthermore, he said, "As we welcome the Year of the Tiger, a symbol of progressive spirit and bravery, members of the judiciary will move forward with greater vigor," and added, "I sincerely hope for warm encouragement and support so that the judiciary's efforts bear fruit."

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