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Chief justice rebuffs Blue House nomination claim

Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de said the presidential office offered no constitutional or legal grounds for seeking a new justice nominee.

2026.9.23

Chief Justice Jo Hee-de speaks to reporters at the Supreme Court building in southern Seoul on March 3. [NEWS1]

Supreme Court chief justice urges reconsideration of sweeping legal changes

Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de urged lawmakers to reconsider recently passed judicial reform bills, cautioning that the changes should be examined to determine whether they "truly benefit the people" or pose a risk to judicial integrity.

2026.3.3

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Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de puts his hands together while leaving the court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Sept. 17. [YONHAP]

Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo denies meeting people regarding Lee's case

Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de on Wednesday denied having meetings with any outside figures before ruling on President Lee Jae Myung's election law violation charges.

2025.9.17

No more politicization of the judiciary (KOR)

The impairment in the independence of the judiciary and its political bias bode badly not just for a particular group but also for the entire population.

2024.1.30

No more politicization of the judiciary

The impairment in the independence of the judiciary and its political bias bode badly not just for a particular group but also for the entire population.

2024.1.29

First step to normalize the judicial branch

We hope the new chief justice to tackle many judicial challenges without any bias. He must not forget his duty to normalize the off-track judicial branch.

2024.1.4

Increase the number of judges first

The two parties must pass the bill on increasing judges first, which is more urgent.

2023.12.11

How judicial integrity collapses (KOR)

I hope the chief justices of the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court who can restore the fallen authority of the judiciary and regain trust can be appointed as soon as possible.

2023.11.20

How judicial integrity collapses

I hope the chief justices of the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court who can restore the fallen authority of the judiciary and regain trust can be appointed as soon as possible.

2023.11.19

Conservative judge Jo Hee-de nominated as new Supreme Court chief justice

President Yoon Suk Yeol nominated Jo Hee-dae, a former top court justice, as the new Supreme Court chief justice, the presidential office said Wednesday.

2023.11.8