Blue House rejects Supreme Court candidate Son Bong-gi's nomination

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The Blue House has declined to submit the appointment consent motion for Supreme Court Justice candidate Son Bong-gi to the National Assembly, requesting that Chief Justice Cho Hee-de re-nominate a candidate instead. The administration stated that the initial nomination lacked procedural completeness, specifically citing a failure to follow the established practice of prior consultation between the presidency and the judiciary.

This decision has triggered a sharp political confrontation. The People Power Party has condemned the move as a violation of the separation of powers and a constitutional infringement on the National Assembly’s right to consent to appointments. Some party members have even characterized the refusal as grounds for impeachment.

Conversely, the Democratic Party has criticized Chief Justice Cho’s nomination method as a “note-based nomination” intended to bypass proper procedures. The Chief Justice has expressed regret over the controversy and indicated he will provide a formal response regarding the re-nomination process next week.

While the motion for Son Bong-gi is stalled, the Blue House confirmed it will proceed with submitting the appointment consent motion for candidate Kim Seong-su to the National Assembly following successful consultations.

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Blue House · Cho Hee-de · Kim Seong-su · National Assembly · People Power Party · Son Bong-gi

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[● 4 SOURCES] The Blue House decided not to submit the appointment consent motion for Supreme Court Justice candidate Son Bong-gi to the National Assembly. www.seoul.co.kr · www.kyeonggi.com · www.newstomato.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Chief Justice Cho Hee-de submitted the nomination via written request without prior consultation with the Blue House. www.seoul.co.kr · www.jnilbo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Blue House cited a lack of procedural completeness in the nomination process for Son Bong-gi. www.seoul.co.kr · www.kyeonggi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Blue House will submit the appointment consent motion for candidate Kim Seong-su to the National Assembly. www.seoul.co.kr
[● 4 SOURCES] The Blue House requested Chief Justice Cho Hee-de to re-nominate the Supreme Court Justice candidate. www.seoul.co.kr · www.kyeonggi.com · www.newstomato.com