By Choonsik Yoo ( June 18, 2025, 06:10 GMT | Insight) -- The South Korean judiciary is actively moving toward introducing artificial intelligence into it operations, as AI has advanced to the point where it can help courts handle trials more quickly and transparently, two senior judges said today. However, they said AI should not replace the conscience of judges but rather become a tool helping them better exercise it. Meanwhile, Supreme Court judge Lee Sook-yeon said further development of the legal tech sector will help the judiciary system improve transparency in trials and win stronger trust from the public.The South Korean judiciary is actively moving toward introducing artificial intelligence into it operations, as AI has advanced to the point where it can help courts handle trials more quickly and transparently, two senior judges said today, while emphasizing that AI’s role should be to support judges rather than replace them....
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