The National Assembly's Special Committee on the Nomination of Supreme Court Justices approved a report on Kim Sung-soo's nomination on September 16.
During a full committee meeting, members voted to adopt the report, which included contrasting evaluations of Kim from both ruling and opposition parties.
The Democratic Party stated that Kim possesses the qualifications and abilities necessary to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, asserting that he can perform his duties while upholding the independence and fairness of the judiciary.
In contrast, the People Power Party criticized Kim, stating that a Supreme Court Justice must mediate social conflicts and uphold the rule of law through constitutional and legal interpretation. They argued that Kim's responses to key constitutional and social issues were neither specific nor clear, labeling him as 'unfit.'
Earlier, on September 14, a confirmation hearing was held for Kim, during which lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over the nomination, touching on issues such as Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's recommendation and President Lee Jae-myung's trial related to election law violations and judicial reform.
The National Assembly is set to vote on Kim's nomination during a plenary session scheduled for September 17. The nomination will be approved if a majority of the attending lawmakers vote in favor. If the nomination passes, Kim will undergo a final appointment process by the President.
During a full committee meeting, members voted to adopt the report, which included contrasting evaluations of Kim from both ruling and opposition parties.
The Democratic Party stated that Kim possesses the qualifications and abilities necessary to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, asserting that he can perform his duties while upholding the independence and fairness of the judiciary.
In contrast, the People Power Party criticized Kim, stating that a Supreme Court Justice must mediate social conflicts and uphold the rule of law through constitutional and legal interpretation. They argued that Kim's responses to key constitutional and social issues were neither specific nor clear, labeling him as 'unfit.'
Earlier, on September 14, a confirmation hearing was held for Kim, during which lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over the nomination, touching on issues such as Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's recommendation and President Lee Jae-myung's trial related to election law violations and judicial reform.
The National Assembly is set to vote on Kim's nomination during a plenary session scheduled for September 17. The nomination will be approved if a majority of the attending lawmakers vote in favor. If the nomination passes, Kim will undergo a final appointment process by the President.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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