Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon of Singapore recently visited the Supreme Court of Korea to bolster judicial cooperation between the two nations. Hosted by Chief Justice Jo Heede on 11 March 2025, the visit included a bilateral meeting where both leaders engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing the administration of justice in their respective jurisdictions.
During the two-day visit from 11 to 12 March, the Singapore delegation explored several key judicial institutions in Korea. This included a tour of the Seoul Bankruptcy Court, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in 2018 to collaborate on transnational insolvency proceedings. The delegation also visited the Judicial Research and Training Institute, Judicial Policy Research Institute, Supreme Court IT Centre, and Intellectual Property High Court, reflecting a shared commitment to judicial excellence.
In addition to these visits, a separate event was organised by the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) and the Korean Council for International Arbitration on 12 March. Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, President of the SICC, delivered a speech titled “The Singapore International Commercial Court and International Arbitration.” The event concluded with an interactive dialogue session where Chief Justice Menon and Justice Jeyaretnam addressed questions from participants.
This visit underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen judicial ties and explore innovative legal practices, paving the way for future collaborations between Singapore and Korea.
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