Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae delivers opening remarks at the Supreme Court's national audit held by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. [Yonhap]
Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae delivers opening remarks at the Supreme Court's national audit held by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. [Yonhap]

Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae said Tuesday that neither the National Assembly nor the president may interfere in the chief justice's power to recommend Supreme Court nominees.


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