[New Year's Address] Lee Jong-seok, Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, "Will Do Our Best to Uphold the Principle of Judicial Independence"

Latin Proverb "Festina Lente" Quoted

Lee Jong-seok, Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, stated that he will do his best to ensure that the 'principle of judicial independence' is upheld in order to meet the heightened expectations of the public.

In his New Year's address released on the 31st, Chief Justice Lee said, "The Constitutional Court strives to uphold the principles of constitutional adjudication based on judicial independence and political neutrality, but to meet the increased expectations of the people, even stricter reflection and determination are necessary," adding, "As the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, I will do my utmost to ensure that the 'principle of judicial independence' is maintained."

He also stated, "The Constitutional Court is at a point where change is needed for a new leap forward," and "We will prepare for a leap toward the future based on the experience and achievements accumulated by the Constitutional Court over time."

Furthermore, he said, "There is a Latin proverb, 'Festina lente,' which means 'make haste slowly,' and it corresponds to the Korean saying, 'When in a hurry, take a detour.' I believe that placing even a small stepping stone necessary for the Constitutional Court to move forward into the future is the mission entrusted to me. I will make haste slowly to faithfully carry out the mission entrusted by the people through the Constitution."

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