A chief justice's testimony

Chief Justice Jo Hee-de speaks during a parliamentary audit of the Supreme Court and other institutions at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Oct. 6.

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Chief Justice Jo Hee-de speaks during a parliamentary audit of the Supreme Court and other institutions at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Oct. 6.

Chief Justice Jo Hee-de speaks during a parliamentary audit of the Supreme Court and other institutions at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Oct. 6.

Jo made an unprecedented appearance before lawmakers, defending his exclusive authority to nominate Supreme Court justices while refusing to testify under oath on grounds of judicial independence. 

BY PAIK JI-HWAN [[email protected]]