The People Power Party expressed its regret regarding the Constitutional Court’s acceptance of the injunction related to Acting President Han Duck-soo's "nomination of candidates for constitutional judges," stating it would "create a constitutional disorder."
Shin Dong-uk, the chief spokesperson for the People Power Party, noted in a commentary that afternoon regarding the Constitutional Court's decision on the nomination of the constitutional judge that it was "a very regrettable decision."
Shin, the chief spokesperson, defined the nomination and appointment of the constitutional judges as "a legitimate exercise of the acting president's authority," stating that it has left "a dangerous precedent that could be restricted based on political interpretations."
He pointed out that this could lead to further confusion in the constitutional order in the future. Shin said, "In particular, the composition of constitutional institutions is a matter that directly relates to national stability," adding, "Nevertheless, restricting the exercise of authority could lead to serious confusion and a vacuum in the constitutional order during future national emergencies."
Earlier, the Constitutional Court accepted the injunction concerning Acting President Han's nomination of judges representing the president. The court stated, "It cannot be concluded that the Prime Minister, who acts on behalf of the president, can exercise the authority to nominate and appoint judges." Acting President Han nominated Lee Wan-kyu, the head of the Legal Affairs Office, and Ham Sang-hoon, the chief judge of the Seoul High Court, as candidates for constitutional judges representing the president on the 8th.