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kim myeong-su

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Increase the number of judges first

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

2023.12.11

Justice delayed is justice denied

The court leadership under Kim had been accused of commanding the court on politics. The intentionally slowed trial process had been habitual under Kim’s six-year term.

2023.9.19

Justice delayed is justice denied

The Supreme court, led by outgoing Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su, sentenced Rep. Choi Kang-wook to eight months in jail, suspended for two years.

2023.9.18

Repairing trust in the judiciary is crucial

The next chief justice must do his best to restore the credibility of the judiciary.

2023.8.23

Justice delayed is justice denied

The new chief must have the will and capability to correct the “delayed justice” to restore public confidence in the court.

2023.6.18

Clearing suspicions over ex-Justice Kwon

The National Conference of Judges which demanded Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su publicly explain his guidelines on the appointments of judges began to gather opinions on former Justice Kwon Soon-il, too.

2022.4.14

Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su enters the court in Seocho District of southern Seoul on Friday. [YONHAP]

Chief Justice Kim offers apology but says he will not step down

Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su on Friday brushed off public demand that he step down for having surrendered the judiciary's independence to please the ruling party's political agenda.

2021.2.19

Reflections on a lame duck (KOR)

The phrase “lame duck” originated in the 18th century at the London Stock Exchange. It referred to a stockbroker who defaulted due to excessive debt. The term became widely used in politics in the United States. A lame duck in...

2021.2.17

Wreaths are placed in front of the Supreme Court last week as part of protests against Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su after he was accused of yielding to political pressure. [KIM SEONG-RYONG]

Reflections on a lame duck

2021.2.17

Cost of trustless society

Whenever there’s an opportunity, the powers-that-be justify their political tricks with lame excuses. The current administration’s attempt to introduce a system of punitive damages to gag the press is an example. Politicians who...

2021.2.16

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