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22 February 2026
In South Korea, critics argue proposed bill curbing presidential pardon powers is unconstitutional15 December 2025
Op-ed: Creation of judicial administrative commission in Korea would violate constitution and threaten judicial independence11 November 2025
Korea's constitutional council to hold public debate on amendment
Judicial reform in Korea allows constitutional appeals of court rulings20 March 2026
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 ch…
In South Korea, critics argue proposed bill curbing presidential pardon powers is unconstitutional22 February 2026
A bill to amend the Amnesty Act to ban presidential pardons for those who committed insurrection or treason passed the National Assembly's Legislation and Judic…
Op-ed: Creation of judicial administrative commission in Korea would violate constitution and threaten judicial independence15 December 2025
The Democratic Party’s (DP) proposal to create a Judicial Administration Commission is designed to abolish the existing Court Administration Office and transfer…
Korea's constitutional council to hold public debate on amendment11 November 2025
The Constitutional Council of the Republic of Korea holds a debate on constitutional amendment and creates a "reconstitutional amendment" that reflects opinions…
In Korea, governing political party proposes judicial reform bills21 October 2025
On Monday, the Democratic Party of Korea announced the first drafts of major bills for judicial and media reforms. The five major judicial reform bills include …