Chief Justice Choi Hee-dae: "Reviewing Effective Response Measures for the Three Judicial Laws"

First National Conference of Judges Held This Year

Chief Justice Choi Hee-dae announced that he is currently reviewing response measures related to the so-called "Three Judicial Laws" (Criminalization of Judicial Distortion, Judicial Petition, and Expansion of Supreme Court Justices) at this year's first National Conference of Judges.

Chief Justice Choi Hee-dae attending the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee's audit of the Supreme Court and others held on October 13 last year. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

On the morning of April 13, at the Judicial Research and Training Institute in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Chief Justice Choi addressed the National Conference of Judges, stating, "With the recent enforcement of laws that fundamentally change the judicial system, I understand that many judges are likely experiencing significant concerns."

He went on to say, "As Chief Justice, I feel a heavy responsibility for these developments," and added, "We are thoroughly reviewing various options and seeking effective solutions to ensure that the public faces no inconvenience or difficulty, and that judges do not experience increased anxiety or concern."

He further emphasized, "The fundamental mission of the judiciary is to establish substantive rule of law, realize justice, and protect citizens' fundamental rights through fair and prompt trials."

Chief Justice Choi also stressed the importance of the courts remaining true to their essential role, even under these circumstances. He stated, "Throughout challenging times, the judiciary has always fulfilled its duties unwaveringly thanks to the dedication and efforts of all its members. No matter how grave the current situation may be, if we all remain committed to the core role of the courts and the mission of judges, we will overcome this crisis and regain the trust and support of the public."

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