Appeals, 'distortion' and more justices: Landmark judicial reform laws officially take effect

A set of judicial reform laws were officially proclaimed Thursday, allowing constitutional appeals of Supreme Court rulings, punishment for judges who intentionally distort legal principles and an expansion of the top court.

2026-03-12

PPP stages rally to protest DP-led passage of judicial reform bills

Lawmakers of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) staged a rally on Tuesday to protest a set of controversial judicial reform bills passed by the National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic Party.

2026-03-03

Top court chief justice voices opposition to controversial judicial reform bills

Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae on Thursday said two judicial reform bills pushed by the ruling Democratic Party (DP) could cause "great harm" to the public, effectively expressing opposition to the controversial bills.

2026-02-12

Supreme Court set for public hearing for discussions on judicial reform

The Supreme Court was set to open a three-day public hearing Tuesday to discuss judicial reforms proposed by the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and to gather opinions from various sectors of society.

2025-12-09

Supreme Court chief justice vows judicial reform discussions

Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae vowed Friday to seek the "right path" to judicial reform through sufficient discussions with the National Assembly as the ruling Democratic Party (DP) is set to pass a set of reform bills.

2025-09-13

Supreme Court chief justice hopes for public debate on desirable judicial reform

Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de said Friday he hopes for a public debate on the most desirable direction for judicial reform as the ruling Democratic Party (DP) is set to pass a set of reform bills.

2025-09-12

Half of Korea's law school graduates fail the bar exam. Is there a solution?

Many Korean law graduates struggle with bar exam costs and pass rates, prompting calls for reform, including revisiting the previous judicial exam system.

2025-07-18

How to behave just like two peas in a pod

In a meeting, President Moon Jae-in and Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung deplored the prosecution’s use of its authority to indict as “a weapon and a means for political retribution.”

2024-09-09

Lee Jae-myung’s never-ending political aspiration (KOR)

Lee must deeply reflect on its meaning before bidding for the leadership.

2024-06-25

Lee Jae-myung’s never-ending political aspiration