Judicial reform in Korea allows constitutional appeals of court rulings

Over 100 constitutional appeals against court rulings had been filed as of Wednesday, within just a week of a reform measure taking effect that allows direct challenges to court judgments, raising concerns over potential abuse. A set of judicial reform laws was promulgated on March 12 that allow constitutional appeals against Supreme Court rulings, introduce penalties for judges who intentionally distort legal principles and expand the Supreme Court. The reforms mark the first major overhaul of the judiciary since South Korea’s 1987 constitutional amendment. However, some in the legal community already say flaws in the new system must be addressed.
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