Constitutional Court of Korea

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Here you will find information on English translations of the Constitutional Court of Korea’s decisions. Mostly we provide the summary of decisions. Some cases which may have international significance will be provided in full-text form. Please note that only the Korean versions are authoritative.

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683
  • Final decision
    unconstitutional
    Decision date
    Jul 18, 2024

    Case on Disqualification from Judicial Appointment based on Political Party Membership within Past Three Years .. .. .. .. .. [2021Hun-Ma460, July 18, 2024] .. .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court held unconstitutional the portion of Article 43, Section (1), Item 5 of the Cour..

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  • Final decision
    nonconforming to the Constitution
    Decision date
    Jun 27, 2024
    Full Text

    Case on Impunity for Crimes against Relatives .. .. .. .. .. [2020Hun-Ma468, 2020Hun-Ba341 (consolidated), 2021Hun-Ba420 (consolidated), 2024Hun-Ma146 (consolidated), June 27, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..Complainants .. .. ..The same as listed in Appendix .. .. ..Underlying Cases ..

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  • Final decision
    constitutional, unconstitutional
    Decision date
    Jun 27, 2024

    Case on Crimes of Publishing False Information and of Defaming Candidates under Public Official Election Act .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [2023Hun-Ba78, June 27, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. .. .. In this case, the Court held that Article 250, Section (2) of the Public Official Election Act..

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  • Final decision
    rejected
    Decision date
    May 30, 2024

    Case on Impeachment of Prosecutor .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [2023Hun-Na2, May 30, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. .. .. .. This case involves the National Assembly filing a petition for the impeachment of Respondent on the grounds that Respondent's institution of a prosecution violated the law.

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  • Final decision
    rejected
    Decision date
    May 30, 2024

    Case on Alternative Military Service .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [2021Hun-Ma117 and 55 other cases (consolidated), May 30, 2024] .. .. .. * First Draft .. .. .. .. In this case, the Court held that the following provisions do not infringe the freedom of conscience of alternative service personne..

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  • Final decision
    dismissed
    Decision date
    May 30, 2024

    Case on Separate Collection of Korean Broadcasting System’s TV License Fees .. .. .. .. .. [2023Hun-Ma820, 2023Hun-Ma862 (consolidated), May 30, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. .. .. In this case, the Court held that Article 43, Section (2) of the Broadcasting Act Enforcement Decree does n..

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  • Final decision
    rejected
    Decision date
    Apr 25, 2024

    Case on Fingerprint Registration System under Resident Registration Act .. .. .. .. .. [2020Hun-Ma542, April 25, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court held that requiring fingerprints of all ten fingers to be placed on the resident registration certificate application form,..

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  • Final decision
    dismissed
    Decision date
    Apr 25, 2024

    Case on System of Reserved Heirship Shares under Civil Act .. .. .. .. .. [2020Hun-Ka4 and 46 other cases (consolidated), April 25, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..This case involves Articles 1112 through 1118 (excluding Article 1117) of the Civil Act, providing for the system of reserve..

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  • Final decision
    upheld (unconstitutionality confirmed)
    Decision date
    Mar 28, 2024
    Full Text

    Case on Excluding Recognized Refugees from Eligibility for Emergency Disaster Relief Payments .. .. .. .. .. [2020Hun-Ma1079, March 28, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..Complainant .. .. .. ..D.M.M.A.S. (Foreign National) .. .. ..Represented by Attorney Lee Il .. .. ..Decided .. .. ..Marc..

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  • Final decision
    dismissed, rejected
    Decision date
    Feb 28, 2024

    Case on 52-Hour Weekly Maximum .. .. .. .. .. [2019Hun-Ma500, February 28, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court held that the provision of Labor Standards Act, which limits work hours of employees to a maximum of 52 hours per week, do not infringe freedoms of Complainants ..

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