Key facts
- President Lee Jae Myung approved the appointment of Kim Sung-soo as a new Supreme Court justice.
- The National Assembly passed a motion for Kim's confirmation in a 227-28 vote.
- Kim Sung-soo will be the first Supreme Court justice to take office since the launch of the Lee administration last year.
President Lee Jae Myung approved the appointment of Kim Sung-soo as a new Supreme Court justice on Friday, according to his office. This approval follows the National Assembly's passage of a confirmation motion for Kim with a 227-28 vote earlier in the week. Kim's appointment marks the first time a Supreme Court justice will take office since the current administration began last year. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae had previously recommended Kim for the position, which became vacant after the departure of former Justice Lee Heung-ku.