The burden on judges and court officials has grown significantly due to the rise in various complaints, accusations, and unjust lawsuits, including a total of 529 judges who have been accused of the "crime of distorting the law" as of July 24, 2026 (Announced by the Korean National Police Agency on July 24, 2026).

To address this issue, the National Court Administration (NCA) thoroughly revised the "Internal Regulations on Support for Duty-Related Lawsuits, etc., against Judges and Court Officials" on May 13, 2026, establishing the grounds for supporting attorney appointments. Subsequently, on August 12, 2026, the NCA appointed 10 support counsel for duty-related lawsuits. Going forward, if judges or court officials become involved in duty-related legal actions and wish to receive assistance, the NCA will support them in appointing legal representation.