Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
South Korean judges consider early meeting amid pressure on chief justice
South Korea’s National Conference of Court Representatives is weighing an earlier meeting to discuss concerns within the judiciary.
The conference brings together judges from courts across the country.
It may hold an emergency meeting this month or move up its regular meeting, which is scheduled for December 7.
The discussion follows ruling-party efforts to pursue a parliamentary investigation into Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.
Cho is also facing calls to resign.
These developments have prompted more judges to call for discussion of the independence of the judiciary.
The conference’s chair said it was watching the situation outside the courts, but no meeting date has been confirmed.
The National Conference of Court Judges’ Representatives is considering an extraordinary meeting this month or an earlier date for its regular meeting.
The regular meeting is scheduled for December 7.
The discussions come amid a ruling-party push for a parliamentary investigation of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae and pressure for him to resign.
Voices inside the judiciary are calling for discussion of judicial independence.
The conference chair said it was watching the external situation.
- Who
- The National Conference of Court Judges’ Representatives is considering the meeting. Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae is facing pressure to resign.
- What
- The conference is considering an extraordinary meeting this month or bringing forward its regular meeting.
- When
- The consideration was reported on November 4, 2026. The regular meeting is scheduled for December 7.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Voices inside the judiciary are calling to discuss judicial independence amid the ruling party’s push for a parliamentary investigation of Cho and pressure for him to resign.
Ruling party
Judges calling for discussion of judicial independence
Parliamentary investigation
Ruling party
The ruling party is pushing for an investigation of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.
Judges calling for discussion of judicial independence
They are calling for discussion of judicial independence.
Cho’s position
Ruling party
The ruling party is pressuring Cho to resign.
Judges calling for discussion of judicial independence
Not stated.
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- Meeting options
- Extraordinary meeting this month or an earlier regular meeting
- Regular meeting
- Scheduled for December 7
- Chief justice
- Cho Hee-dae
- Pressure
- Ruling-party push for a parliamentary investigation and calls for Cho to resign
What people are saying
watching the external situation