Constitutional Court of Korea

Welcome to Constitutional Court of Korea

Dear Fellow citizens,

I warmly welcome you to the Constitutional Court’s website.

Since its establishment under the ninth amendment of the Constitution in 1987, the Constitutional Court of Korea has continuously strived to ensure that democracy and the rule of law take root, and to uphold the fundamental rights of the people.

Building on these efforts, our Court will faithfully carry out its role empowered by the Constitution going forward. Through fair and transparent judicial proceedings, we try to listen to the voices of the people who seek justice under the Constitution, and to spare no effort and consideration for reaching a point where various constitutional values coexist in harmony.

All members of the Court are working hard so that the citizens–who hold sovereignty–can have strong confidence that the Constitutional Court renders decisions that can be trusted and accepted by anyone, and that share the purpose and spirit of the Constitution with the people.

If the Court’s efforts are met with strong interest and warm encouragement from the citizens, the Constitution–the nation’s fundamental norm–will be firmly established as a living and breathing principle in every corner of our society.

To help citizens better understand what our Court do and the significance of its role, this website provides information on the Constitution, the constitutional adjudication system, and the fundamental rights of the people. The Constitutional Court’s website is open to all citizens.

I hope you will visit often and stay interested in our website.

President, Constitutional Court of Korea