The Democratic Party of Korea continued its pressure on Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae on August 23, stating that resignation is the only way for him to atone for the controversy surrounding the nomination of Supreme Court justices. The party emphasized that Cho has met sufficient conditions for impeachment as he continues his political activities.
Park Sung-jun, the party's chief spokesperson, urged Cho to resign during a press briefing at the National Assembly, saying, "Past Chief Justices have been symbols of the rule of law and subjects of dignity and respect. However, Cho has thrown away his dignity and has literally become a 'disgraced Chief Justice.'"
Park added, "Political judges are misusing the constitutional value of judicial independence as a shield to justify the politicization of the judiciary. History will forever record that Cho was at the pinnacle of distorted judicial tyranny. Resignation is the only way to atone for the collapsed judicial justice before the public. Cho must resign immediately."
Later, Park told reporters that Cho is acting as a politician rather than the head of the judiciary, asserting that there are sufficient grounds for impeachment. He called for voices within the judiciary to also speak out against Cho.
Park stated, "Cho has sufficient qualifications and qualities to be impeached. The judiciary should also demand his resignation," strongly condemning Cho for undermining the trust in the judiciary.
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