Dispute Over Reading of Presidential Office Letter

The phrase "please re-nominate the Supreme Court justice candidate" sparked a dispute over its interpretation in the Legislation and Judiciary Committee.

The head of the Court Administration Office answered that the letter was ambiguous, saying it was unclear whether it was a request for reconsideration or a request for re-nomination. Lawmakers pressed on why the Court Administration Office would not accept the refusal even though the Presidential Office spokesperson had clearly stated it.

In this situation, the questioner strongly criticized the idea that repeating a meaningless confirmation hearing process could lead to a breakdown.

Views also diverged on whether the president must document in writing the reasons for refusing an appointment.