Parliamentary committee adopts confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court justice nominee
Summary
A parliamentary committee on Wednesday adopted a confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court Justice nominee Kim Sung-soo, paving the way for his appointment to the top court. The report followed a hearing held on Monday. The Democratic Party of Korea praised his responses as sincere and thoughtful, while the People Power Party said he was unfit for the post. His appointment is expected to be decided in a plenary vote Thursday and then formally made by President Lee Jae Myung.
Key Facts
- The special parliamentary committee held Kim Sung-soo’s confirmation hearing on Monday before adopting the report on Wednesday.
- The Democratic Party of Korea said Kim’s responses showed his commitment to political neutrality and judicial independence.
- The People Power Party said Kim was unfit for the post and questioned his qualifications and political neutrality.
- If approved, Kim will become the first Supreme Court justice to take office under the Lee administration.
New Supreme Court Justice nominee Kim Sung-soo takes an oath at his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap
A parliamentary committee on Wednesday adopted a confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court Justice nominee Kim Sung-soo, paving the way for his appointment to the top court.
The approval came after the special parliamentary committee held a confirmation hearing for Kim on Monday.
In the report, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea made a positive assessment of Kim, saying his "sincere and thoughtful responses" demonstrated his commitment to political neutrality and judicial independence.
The main opposition People Power Party, however, said he was unfit for the post, raising questions over his qualifications and political neutrality as a Supreme Court justice.
Kim's appointment will be finalized after a vote in a parliamentary plenary session expected to take place Thursday, followed by his formal appointment by President Lee Jae Myung.
If approved, Kim will become the first Supreme Court justice to take office under the Lee administration.
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