The Chief Justice of South Korea's Supreme Court urges new judges to uphold judicial independence.

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae of the Supreme Court of South Korea, who was called for resignation by the Democratic Party, warned new judges to maintain judicial independence!

At the ceremony for the appointment of new judges held on the first floor of the Supreme Court in Seoul's Seocho District on September 25th, Cho Hee-dae emphasized the judicial independence guaranteed by the Constitution and the status of judges, "Our Constitution clarifies the independence of the judiciary and guarantees the status of judges."

Cho Hee-dae advised the new judges: "Only through independent judgment can the judiciary fully fulfill the constitutional mission entrusted to it, and with a firm belief and historical experience, faithfully safeguard and defend the basic rights of the people. Please deeply reflect on the constitutional spirit of ensuring judicial independence, and with a resolute and unshakable attitude, judge solely based on the Constitution, law, and conscience."

"The power of the judiciary is entrusted to the people by the Constitution, and judges are given the responsibility of safeguarding the basic rights of the people through swift and fair trials. Only when the judiciary fulfills its constitutional duties can the people trust the judiciary."

"In today's society, contradictions and chaos are increasingly intensifying, and the tendency to resolve these contradictions and disputes in court is growing. In this context, the weight of the responsibilities of the judiciary is greater than ever before."

"Do not forget that judicial independence is not naturally obtained. Judges are servants of the sovereign people. If judges do not act with caution and restraint in their personal conduct and speech, judicial independence cannot gain the consensus of the people, but only empty slogans."

"Therefore, in order to meet the expectations of the people for the mission of the era, judges must not only re-read the spirit of integrity in the public sphere, but also in the private sphere. They must always maintain a cautious and self-restrained attitude at all times and places, and strive to develop a deep respect for humanity and a sensitive understanding of the weak and minorities in society."

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