Expansion of South Korea's Supreme Court

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Lawmakers in South Korea, led by the ruling leftist Democratic Party, passed legislation to potentially expand the Supreme Court from 14 to 30 seats shortly after their leader, Lee Jae-myung, became president. The conservative People Power Party boycotted the vote, citing concerns over reshaping the court during political turmoil. The proposal aims to add four judges per year until reaching 30 total.

Key Points

  • Proposal to increase Supreme Court justices from 14 to 30
  • Conservative party boycotted the vote on the legislation
  • Concerns raised over lack of public input and potential paralysis in reaching verdicts

Pros

  • Potentially addressing overburdening of the current Supreme Court
  • Expediting the judicial process by having more justices

Cons

  • Rapidly changing the structure of the top court during political turmoil
  • Potential for increased difficulty in reaching verdicts with a larger bench