Constitutional Court of Korea
highest constitutional court of South Korea
The Constitutional Court of Korea (Hangul: 헌법재판소; Hanja: 憲法裁判所; RR: Heonbeop Jaepanso) is one of the highest courts – along with the Supreme Court – in South Korea's judiciary that reviews the constitution. It is located in Jongno, Seoul. The South Korean constitution gives the Supreme Court judicial power over ordinary daily cases, while giving judicial power over constitutional matters to the Constitutional Court.[1]
| Constitutional Court of Korea | |
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| 대한민국 헌법재판소 | |
 Emblem of the Constitutional Court of Korea | |
.jpg) Constitutional Court of Korea in Jongno, Seoul | |
| Established | 1988 |
| Location | Jongno, Seoul |
| Composition method | Appointed by President upon nomination of equal portions from National Assembly, Supreme Court Chief Justice and the President |
| Authorized by | Constitution of South Korea Chapter VI |
| Judge term length | Six years, renewable (mandatory retirement at the age of 70) |
| Number of positions | 9 (by constitution) |
| Website | ccourt |
| President | |
| Currently | Moon Hyungbae (acting) |
| Since | 18 October 2024 |
| Constitutional Court of Korea | |
 Logo of the Constitutional Court of Korea | |
| Korean name | |
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| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Heonbeop Jaepanso |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŏnpŏp Chaep'anso |
References
change- ↑ "CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 국가법령정보센터 | 영문법령 > 본문". www.law.go.kr. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
