Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae: "Judiciary Must Ensure Fair and Swift Trials to Restore Public Trust"

2024 National Conference of Judges Representatives

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae of the Supreme Court stated on the 8th, "In order for the judiciary to regain the trust of the people, it must faithfully fulfill its fundamental duty of fair and prompt trials."

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On the same day, Chief Justice Cho made these remarks at the '2024 National Judges' Representative Meeting' held at the Judicial Research and Training Institute in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, saying, "It can only be achieved when all members of the judiciary come together with wisdom and united effort."

Attending the first National Judges' Representative Meeting since his inauguration at the end of last year, Chief Justice Cho said, "Since last month, I have been visiting courts at various levels and was able to hear your candid opinions," adding, "I will listen carefully to the diverse and vivid voices of all members of the judiciary." He further stated, "The various opinions presented through the National Judges' Representative Meeting will also be of great help in solving problems."

Chief Justice Cho also emphasized, "No matter how difficult the situation surrounding the judiciary may be, if all members of the judiciary empathize with the hardships of the people receiving trials and do their best to handle cases promptly and fairly, the judiciary will be able to restore the trust of the people," urging once again, "I ask the representatives of the judges to pool their wisdom."

Meanwhile, at the meeting, Kim Ye-young, Chief Judge of the Seoul Eastern District Court (Judicial Research and Training Institute Class 30), was elected as the chairperson of the National Judges' Representative Meeting, and Lee Ho-cheol (Class 33), Chief Judge of the Busan District Court, was elected as the vice-chairperson.

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