Chief Justice Jo says he cannot comply with request to re-nominate justices, citing lack of constitutional basis

by: Yang Geun-hyeok

Published : Sept. 22, 2026 - 12:02:23

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Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae is lost in thought at the inauguration ceremony for Supreme Court Justice Kim Sung-su at the Supreme Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on Monday. (Lim Se-jun)

Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae said he cannot comply with a request to re-nominate Supreme Court justices, citing a lack of constitutional basis for doing so.

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