Supreme Court chief says will clarify stance over justice recommendation at parliamentary audit

Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae announced plans to clarify his position regarding a justice recommendation during an upcoming parliamentary audit. The statement was issued in Seoul on September 28 by the head of the South Korean judiciary.

The scheduled parliamentary audit provides a formal venue for the chief justice to address legislative inquiries and explain the judiciary's stance on high-level appointments. This development comes as the judiciary navigates procedural and political oversight from lawmakers regarding judicial recommendations.