Justice Eom Sang-pil, New Supreme Court Justice, Pledges "Not to Neglect Substantive Truth Discovery and Procedural Fairness"

New Supreme Court Justice Eom Sang-pil (56, Judicial Research and Training Institute class of 23) stated, "I will not neglect either the discovery of substantive truth or the realization of procedural fairness."

Justice Eom made this remark in his inaugural address at the swearing-in ceremony for new Supreme Court justices held on the morning of the 4th at the Central Hall on the 2nd floor of the Supreme Court building in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

On the morning of the 4th, at the inauguration ceremony for the new Supreme Court justices held in the central hall on the 2nd floor of the Supreme Court building in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Justice Eom Sang-pil is delivering his inaugural address.

Justice Eom said, "During the past month of preparing as a Supreme Court justice nominee, the mission of the judiciary and judges, as well as the expectations of the sovereign people, were confirmed to be consistent with the directions we have always pledged to uphold, improve, and strive for." He added, "Ensuring the people's freedom and fundamental rights through fair and prompt trials, correctly establishing and declaring the standards of justice for the community to contribute to social integration and development, is our unchanging mission, responsibility, and the path we must follow."

He declared, "While protecting freedom and rights, we must also fulfill the responsibilities and duties that come with them. Never forgetting that it is the court’s duty to care for and protect the socially vulnerable and minorities, I will also consider the interests of the community and the majority." He emphasized, "I will not neglect either the discovery of substantive truth or the realization of procedural fairness."

He continued, "I will also devote efforts to carefully considering and appropriately responding to the questions posed to the judiciary by increasing social diversity, technological advancement, and globalization."

Justice Eom stated, "Furthermore, I will bow down to carefully observe the ground we stand on, raise my head to look far ahead to where we must go, look thoroughly to the left and right, and turn around to carefully examine the path we have walked so far." He added, "I will keep in mind that every step taken on a snow-covered field becomes the path for those who follow."

Lastly, he once again mentioned the spirit of Humhum (欽欽, meaning 'to be cautious and cautious again') of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, which he had emphasized in his opening remarks at the National Assembly confirmation hearing at the end of last month.

Justice Eom said, "I believe the attitude required to walk this path, which will never be smooth, must be one of Humhum, being cautious and cautious again." He added, "We must deeply engrave in our hearts that the essence of hearing and handling lawsuits lies in sincerity. We must wholeheartedly understand the essence of disputes and must not ignore the concept of justice demanded by the times and the people by relying solely on the literal text or logic of the law."

He continued, "We must not be ashamed to acknowledge the limits of our experience and perspective and to seek wisdom from those around us." He concluded, "These are precisely my hopes and pledges as I stand at the starting point today."

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