The Supreme Court Plans to Proceed with Disciplinary Procedures for Judge Ji Gui-yeon
Key summary of the Supreme Court disciplinary procedures and the allegations that Judge Ji Gui-yeon was entertained with alcohol Quickly review the background of the warrant denial and the key issues from the National Assembly audit
The Supreme Court said it plans to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Chief Judge Ji Guiyeon of the Seoul Northern District Court, who was indicted on suspicion of receiving alcoholrelated entertainment. This was confirmed during the Supreme Court audit by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee on the 6th.
During the audit, lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties continued to question the background to the court's repeated rejection of search and seizure warrants during the investigation into Chief Judge Ji. The National Court Administration repeatedly stated that it cannot intervene in individual cases or trials, and the Chief Justice also explained that he cannot intervene in specific cases.
Chief Judge Ji was indicted in August 2023 on charges of making lawyers pay for drinks at a reservationonly bar in Cheongdamdong. The Corruption Investigation Office for Highranking Officials additionally confirmed a drinking gathering at the same location in September 2024, but decided not to indict on that part, judging that it was difficult to recognize a connection to official duties. The Supreme Court said both allegations of alcoholrelated entertainment are included among the matters to be reviewed for disciplinary action.