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Supreme Court Chief Kim Myung-soo is urging the new judges at the ceremony for the appointment of new judges held at the Supreme Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on October 20 last year. Photo Sharing Foundation

Together with the power of the people, the Democratic Party is pushing ahead with the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Kim Myung-soo against the’initiation of impeachment of a judicial Nongdan judge’. Following the debate on impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice at the General Assembly of the Power of the People on the 1st, the leadership commented on the reason for impeaching Chief Justice at the party’s meeting with experts on impeachment of Judge Seong-geun Lim held at the National Assembly on the 2nd. Followed. It’s public pressure.

Ho-young Joo raised the level of the offensive by mentioning four reasons why Supreme Court President Kim’s impeachment should be promoted at a conference on the’impeachment of Judge Seong-geun Im’ on this day. Regarding the Supreme Court’s impeachment bill card, Joo Nae said, “Regardless of this case (impeachment proposal impeachment proposal), I watched carefully for several months. Repeatedly emphasized. At the same time, △ the President’s infringement on the independence of the judiciary was not protested or corrected △ All the Supreme Court Justices were accused because the trial filed by the party claiming the unjust election in the April 15 2020 general election did not proceed △ I heard that the investigation was conducted for condoning and condoning, but innocence was found in the trial. △I heard that the judiciary did not actively try to protect judicial independence even in a situation where there was an important influence of the judiciary in relation to the impeachment of the judge. In the power of the people, along with the Democratic Party’s proposal for impeachment of vice-president Lim, voices are continuing to urge the position of Chief Justice Kim. On the 27th of last month, the Power of the People’s Justice Commissioners issued a statement and insisted, “Do not remain silent, even Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo, who leads the judiciary, and make clear the position on the Democratic Party’s impeachment of a judge.” The day before, former lawmaker Seung-min Yoo also said on Facebook, “It is not normal for a situation to be able to make a’big judgment’ only when it is possible to overcome the threats of enthusiastic supporters of the pro-government (jaein) and the threat of impeachment by the Democratic Party. While the separation of powers, which is the basis of the democratic republic, is collapsing, Supreme Court Chief Kim Myung-soo, the head of the judiciary, replied, “Where are you hiding?”

Ho-young Joo (center), the representative of the people’s power, speaks at the’Expert Meeting on Impeachment of Judge Seong-geun Lim’ held in the National Assembly’s office on the 2nd. Joint coverage photo

However, even within the party, opinions differ over the possibility that a proposal for impeachment proceedings by Chief Justice Kim will be initiated. Some point out that it is a’political gesture’ that is not effective. In order for the impeachment prosecution to be passed pursuant to Article 65 (2) of the Constitution, the approval of the majority (151 members) of members of the National Assembly is required, because it is difficult to pass even if all conservative opposition members (110 members) such as the people’s power agree. A third-tier lawmaker of the people’s power said, “There seems to be little possibility of actually promoting it.” “It is a clear violation of the independence of the judiciary that the ruling party pushes the impeachment bill unreasonably. He said, “The chief justice of the Supreme Court, who is required to protect the judiciary from external pressure, is rebelling against the state of being still while watching the government and the ruling party, and urges them to speak out.” On the other hand, another 3rd line of lawmakers set the day saying, “The Supreme Court Chief Kim should have been impeached earlier.” He said, “It has been controversial from the past that Supreme Court Chief Kim is not qualified to become the head of the judiciary.” He said, “As I watched the ruling party’s (Judge Lim) stand by for the impeachment promotion, it was the time to proceed, “I want to move it.” In addition, “It is not possible to carry out the vote of the plenary session, but the appearance of showing problems to the people in the political process right before the decision is meaningful. Through that process, we will try to achieve as much as possible the effect of the vote.” In-house spokesman Choi Hyung-du said, “The impeachment bill promoted by the Democratic Party is a procedural problem. The judicial commission’s investigation and reporting process was also ignored. He emphasized that it is necessary to show that he adheres to the procedure while proposing an impeachment bill for Chief Justice Kim. However, even in the academic world, it was argued that unreasonable’impeachment fire’ is more detrimental than profit. Young-soo Jang, a professor at the Graduate School of Law of Korea University, who attended the conference on the power of the people on the 2nd said, “If the impeachment proceeding against Chief Justice Kim is made like a counter-fire in the opposition, it would be wise to be evaluated as being the same. I think personally.” “If the Democratic Party pushes for impeachment (for Judge Lim), we are discussing whether it will leave the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, which is much more responsible and controversial over illegality,” said Joo. “I did not set a policy. If so, when will you do it (we are discussing). I hope you understand that it is not a political confrontation.” By Kim Mina, staff reporter [email protected]