Constitutional Court of Korea

Constitutional Court of Korea

Council of Justices

The Council of Justices is the supreme decision making body regarding the administration of the Constitutional Court. It is composed of nine Justices with the President as the chair.
A decision requires attendance of at least seven Justices and the majority vote. The President also has a right to vote.

Council of Justices

The matters decided by the Council of Justices include the establishment and revision of the Constitutional Court Act, filing a recommendation for legislation concerning the Constitutional Court to the National Assembly, budget request, expenditure and settlement of reserve funds, appointment and dismissal of the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, rapporteur judges and public officials of Grade III and higher. The Council also decides other matters brought up by the President.