Constitutional Judge Cho Han-chang's confirmation hearing...the prospect of the ruling party's absence

The National Assembly will hold a confirmation hearing today (24th) for Cho Han-chang, a candidate for Constitutional Judge, which is recommended by the ruling party.

The opposition party plans to deal with the appointment of Cho and three candidates, Ma Eun-hyuk and Chung Gye-sun, who finished the hearing yesterday, at the plenary session on the 27th.

On the other hand, the ruling party is expected to miss today's hearing following yesterday, as acting President Han Deok-soo insists he cannot appoint a constitutional judge.