The International Court of Justice (abbreviated ICJ; commonly referred to as the World Court) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It settles legal disputes between member states and gives advisory opinions to authorised UN organs and specialised agencies. It comprises a panel of 15 judges elected by the General Assembly and Security Council for nine - year terms. It is seated in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
who elects the judges of the international court of justice
General Assembly Security Council