The People Power Party criticized the Blue House and the ruling party on August 24, stating that any demands or pressures for the Chief Justice to recommend Supreme Court justices would be unconstitutional.
Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, made this statement during a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, asserting, "The constitutional provisions are clear. There is no reason to consult or coordinate with the president in advance."
Jang argued that the National Assembly can exercise its consent authority to check the Chief Justice's recommendations for Supreme Court appointments. He claimed that any coordination regarding these recommendations constitutes an infringement on judicial authority. He also raised suspicions that the Blue House and the ruling party are attacking Chief Justice Cho to appoint justices that align with their preferences.
He further stated, "The collapse of the judiciary is a death sentence for democracy," urging the judiciary to address the issue directly. He noted that the situation began when the judiciary halted five trials against the president, calling for the resumption of those trials.
Jeong Jeom-sik, the floor leader, characterized the pressure on Chief Justice Cho to resign as 'political retaliation.' He pointed out that the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a guilty verdict in a case involving President Lee Jae-myung was met with political backlash. He emphasized, "Stop the empty threats and if you are confident, go ahead with impeachment proceedings." He added, "If you cannot do that, I hope you will cease the threatening rhetoric that tarnishes the ears of the public."
Meanwhile, Jang also called for a major shift in the Lee Jae-myung administration's North Korea and security policies. He remarked, "As the U.S. seeks to engage in talks with North Korea, President Lee has positioned himself as a 'facilitator.' However, it seems neither the U.S. nor North Korea has any intention of including him in the discussions," criticizing the administration's diplomatic performance as being dismissed by the U.S., mocked by North Korea, and ignored by China.
Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, made this statement during a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, asserting, "The constitutional provisions are clear. There is no reason to consult or coordinate with the president in advance."
Jang argued that the National Assembly can exercise its consent authority to check the Chief Justice's recommendations for Supreme Court appointments. He claimed that any coordination regarding these recommendations constitutes an infringement on judicial authority. He also raised suspicions that the Blue House and the ruling party are attacking Chief Justice Cho to appoint justices that align with their preferences.
He further stated, "The collapse of the judiciary is a death sentence for democracy," urging the judiciary to address the issue directly. He noted that the situation began when the judiciary halted five trials against the president, calling for the resumption of those trials.
Jeong Jeom-sik, the floor leader, characterized the pressure on Chief Justice Cho to resign as 'political retaliation.' He pointed out that the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a guilty verdict in a case involving President Lee Jae-myung was met with political backlash. He emphasized, "Stop the empty threats and if you are confident, go ahead with impeachment proceedings." He added, "If you cannot do that, I hope you will cease the threatening rhetoric that tarnishes the ears of the public."
Meanwhile, Jang also called for a major shift in the Lee Jae-myung administration's North Korea and security policies. He remarked, "As the U.S. seeks to engage in talks with North Korea, President Lee has positioned himself as a 'facilitator.' However, it seems neither the U.S. nor North Korea has any intention of including him in the discussions," criticizing the administration's diplomatic performance as being dismissed by the U.S., mocked by North Korea, and ignored by China.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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