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Published: 12 Mar. 2026, 20:30
Legal controversy grows as Korea’s new judicial distortion law takes effect, with concerns that the measure could place the judiciary under political pressure. On the first day of enforcement, a criminal complaint was filed against Chief Justice Jo Hee-de over a Supreme Court ruling involving President Lee Jae Myung’s past election law case. The move has fueled debate over whether the legislation could be used to target judges and influence court decisions. Critics warn that the law, combined with the new constitutional complaint system, risks undermining judicial independence and complicating the criminal justice system. [PARK YONG-SEOK]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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