The Korean Association of Law Professors has publicly called for the revival of the judicial examination, which was a traditional method for certifying lawyers in Korea. In a statement released on the 12th, they highlighted President Yoon's remarks from a town hall meeting last June, where he expressed support for potentially recognizing legal expertise without law school graduation. The association noted that the president directed the consideration of renewed judicial examination policies, creating expectations among the public for a follow-up action. Given this context, they emphasized the need for a concrete proposal to actualize the revival, aligning with a majority public demand.

The association's statement corresponds with a recent report from Hankyoreh that suggested government consideration of a plan to select an additional 50 to 150 legal professionals outside the current law school framework through a reformed judicial examination. In response to a government denial of this report, the association expressed confusion and frustration because they maintained that the president had explicitly instructed such evaluations. This reflects the tensions surrounding the law school system and the legal profession, indicating a divide in perspectives on how best to qualify legal practitioners in South Korea.

Furthermore, the association outlined specific recommendations for the new judicial examination, advocating for the selection of over 200 judicial officers, based on recent retirement rates among justices. They argued for a distinct assessment method, separate from the current bar examination, to ensure the precise delineation between public judicial officers and independent legal practitioners. This proposal for a new examination system underscores the ongoing debate about the adequacy of existing legal training pathways and the integrity of the legal profession in South Korea.