On the morning of the 12th, Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae addressed the judicial reform bills that were passed by the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee the previous day. He reaffirmed his intentions to work collaboratively with the National Assembly, highlighting the necessity of public discourse and thorough deliberation on these pivotal issues that uphold the constitution and the order of the country. Justice Cho pointed out that the outcomes of these bills could result in substantial harm to the public, and he stressed the Court's commitment to continuous dialogue and persuasion with lawmakers.

The main focus of the judicial reform initiative led by the ruling party is the introduction of a constitutional complaint option for judicial decisions that violate public basic rights, thereby allowing citizens to challenge decisions from high court judgments. Additionally, there is a proposed amendment to the Court Organization Act that aims to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices from the current 14 to 26. This proposed legislative change, along with the recently passed law against legal distortion, which penalizes judges and prosecutors who manipulate facts in their rulings and investigations, raises significant concerns about judicial integrity among legal experts and the public.

Chief Justice Cho's remarks come in the backdrop of the National Assembly's plans to expedite the passage of additional legislative measures related to judicial order. He emphasized the importance of addressing these matters collaboratively to avoid any further repercussions that could undermine public trust in the judicial system. As discussions continue, the implications of these reform proposals will bear considerable weight on the future of the judiciary and civil rights in South Korea.