Roh Kyung-pil, new head of the National Court Administration, speaks during a ceremony at the Supreme Court in Seoul, South Korea, 14 July 2026, to mark his inauguration to the position. Photo by YONHAP / EPA
July 14 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's new court administration chief warned Tuesday that growing outside pressure is making it more difficult for judges and other court employees to perform their duties independently.
Supreme Court Justice Roh Kyung-pil, 62, made the remarks during his inauguration as minister of the National Court Administration at the Supreme Court in Seoul.
"External pressure and burdens that make it difficult for judges to conduct independent trials and for court members to perform their duties in a stable manner are increasing," Roh said.
He said the National Court Administration would serve as a protective barrier so judges and other employees could carry out their responsibilities according to the law and their professional judgment.
