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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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672
  • 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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  • Final decision
    unconstitutional
    Decision date
    Feb 28, 2024

    Case on Prohibiting Disclosure of Fetal Sex .. .. .. .. .. .. [2022Hun-Ma356, 2023Hun-Ma189, 2023 Hun-Ma1305 (consolidated), February 28, 2024] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court found unconstitutional Article 20, Section (2) of the Medical Service Act which prohibits medi..

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  • Final decision
    constitutional
    Decision date
    Oct 26, 2023

    16. Case on Indecent Acts between Same-sex Military Soldiers .. .. .. .. .. [2017Hun-Ka16∙2020Hun-Ka3 (consolidated), 2017Hun-Ba357∙414∙501 (consolidated), October 26, 2023] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Constitutional Court held that the term ‘any other indecent act’ i..

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  • Final decision
    rejected
    Decision date
    Oct 26, 2023

    Case on Processing Pseudonymized Information Without Consent .. .. .. .. .. [2020Hun-Ma1476, October 26, 2023] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court held that the provisions of both the Personal Information Protection Act and the Credit Information Use and Protection Act, which a..

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  • Final decision
    dismissed, nonconforming to the Constitution, rejected
    Decision date
    Sep 26, 2023

    Case on Discrimination against Foreign Nationals in National Health Insurance System .. .. .. .. .. .. [2019Hun-Ma1165, September 26, 2023] .. .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court ruled as follows: .. .. .. ..1. Article 109, Section (10) of the National Health Insurance Act,..

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  • Final decision
    constitutional, dismissed
    Decision date
    Sep 26, 2023

    Case on National Security Act’s Penalty Clauses for Conduct Including Pro-Enemy Actions and Manufacture of Expression Materials with Intention of Committing Pro-Enemy Actions .. .. .. .. .. [2017Hun-Ba42, 2017Hun-Ba294, 2017Hun-Ba366, 2017Hun-Ka27, 2017Hun-Ba431, 2017Hun-Ba432, 2017Hun-Ba443, 20..

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  • Final decision
    rejected
    Decision date
    Jul 25, 2023

    Case on Impeachment Trial of Minister of the Interior and Safety .. .. .. .. .. [2023Hun-Na1, July 25, 2023] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court rejected the petition for impeachment of Respondent, Minister of the Interior and Safety. It reasoned that, in the performance of o..

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  • Final decision
    rejected
    Decision date
    Jul 20, 2023

    Case on Fixed Book Price System .. .. .. .. .. [2020Hun-Ma104, July 20, 2023] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court held that Article 22, Sections (4) and (5) of the Publishing Industry Promotion Act do not infringe the freedom of occupation of Complainant. The relevant pro..

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  • Final decision
    dismissed, rejected
    Decision date
    Jul 20, 2023

    Case on Semi Mixed-Member Proportional Representation System .. .. .. .. .. [2019Hun-Ma1443, 2020Hun-Ma134, 2020Hun-Ma16, 2020Hun-Ma449, 2021Hun-Ma9 (consolidated)] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court held that Article 189, Section (2) of the Public Official Election Act do..

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  • Final decision
    nonconforming to the Constitution
    Decision date
    May 25, 2023

    Case on Special Means of Transportation for Persons with Disabilities .. .. .. .. .. [2019Hun-Ma1234, May 25, 2023] .. .. * First Draft .. .. ..In this case, the Court held nonconforming to the Constitution Table 1-2 of Article 6, Section (3) of the Enforcement Rule (amended by Ordinance N..

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