Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee Cho Hee-dae: "Judicial Administration Will Not Be Pushed Unilaterally"

Nominee Cho: "Lack of Judicial Administration Experience, Will Exchange Opinions with Judiciary Members"

Cho Hee-dae, the nominee for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, stated that he would not unilaterally push forward judicial administration if appointed as Chief Justice.

Cho Hee-dae, nominee for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, is entering the entrance of the building on the 15th to go to the candidate hearing preparation office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, for his first day of work. Photo by Heo Young-han younghan@

On the morning of the 15th, Cho made these remarks to reporters as he arrived at the personnel hearing preparation office in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Regarding criticisms about his lack of experience in judicial administration, Cho acknowledged, "It is true that I lack experience, but I will devote myself wholeheartedly and first trust the members of the judiciary," adding, "I believe that becoming Chief Justice does not mean pushing things unilaterally, but rather exchanging frank opinions together with the members of the judiciary."

In response to some criticisms that he made rulings lacking gender sensitivity, he said, "I have conducted trials according to the Constitution and fundamental principles," and added, "I have explained some misunderstandings, and I will provide further explanations on any shortcomings."

Regarding concerns that both the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court positions have been vacant for a long time, he said, "Since this is a principle set by the Constitution, it is only right to follow it, but I believe the National Assembly will take this into consideration and proceed accordingly."

On the criticism that the Supreme Court is delaying the decision to sell the assets of Japanese companies related to forced mobilization, he stated, "Since the case is currently pending before the Supreme Court, it is difficult for me to comment as a nominee."

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