President Moon Jae-in nominates a new chief justice of the Constitutional Court, at Cheong Wa Dae`s Chunchugwan press center on May 19.

By Jeon Han and Lee Hana

Photos = Jeon Han

May 19, 2017 | Cheong Wa Dae

President Moon Jae-in nominated a new chief justice of the Constitutional Court on May 19.

The president, who arrived at Cheong Wa Dae`s Chunchugwan briefing room without prior notice, made the announcement that he had tapped incumbent Constitutional Court justice Kim Yi-su as the court`s new chief justice. 

"There has been much concern over the fact that the Constitutional Court, a pillar of our country`s judicial branch, has had an acting chief justice for the past several months. This is why we decided to prioritize this particular appointment," said the president. 

"Kim Yi-su, the nominee, shows the determination to protect our constitution and a strong will to protect human rights. Moreover, he is someone who keeps government power in check while making heard the voices of minority groups and of the socially weak. I believe Kim is the nominee who will make sure that all members of society get a chance to be heard by their leaders," he said.

President Moon Jae-in nominates Kim Yi-su as the new chief justice of the Constitutional Court, at Cheong Wa Dae`s Chunchugwan press center on May 19. He said, `Kim is the person to make sure that all members of society get a chance to be heard by their leaders.`

After nominating a new chief justice of the Constitutional Court at Cheong Wa Dae`s Chunchugwan press center on May 19, President Moon Jae-in shakes hands with members of the press.