[Breaking News] Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Decides Not to Recommend Successor for Supreme Court Justice Appointment

At the Supreme Court Justices' meeting held from 2 p.m. on the 16th, the scope of authority of the Acting Chief Justice was discussed. It was decided that the Acting Chief Justice would determine the selection of cases to be heard by the full bench and whether to issue rulings, considering the urgency and necessity of the cases. However, it was decided not to proceed with the preliminary procedures for recommending the appointment of Supreme Court Justices. Accordingly, the appointment process for successors to the Justices whose terms expire on January 1 next year is expected to be inevitably delayed.

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