Constitutional Court of Korea

Constitutional Court of Korea
대한민국 헌법재판소
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Constitutional Court of Korea
in Jongno, Seoul
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Established1988 (1988)
LocationJongno, Seoul
Composition methodAppointed by President upon nomination of equal portions from National Assembly, Supreme Court Chief Justice and the President
Authorised byConstitution of South Korea Chapter VI
Judge term lengthSix years, renewable
(mandatory retirement at the age of 70)
Number of positions9 (by constitution)
Websiteccourt.go.kr
President
CurrentlyKim Sang-hwan
SinceJuly 23, 2025 (2025-07-23)
Constitutional Court of Korea
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Korean name
Hangul
헌법재판소
Hanja
憲法裁判所
RRHeonbeop jaepanso
MRHŏnpŏp chaep'anso

The Constitutional Court of Korea (Korean헌법재판소; Hanja憲法裁判所) is a constitutional court of South Korea, seated in Jongno, Seoul. It is one of the two apex courts – along with the Supreme Court – in South Korea's judiciary that mainly exercises constitutional review. Composed of nine justices, the court has the power to nullify unconstitutional laws, remove impeached officials from office, dissolve antidemocratic political parties, oversee disputes on powers of public authorities, and handle constitutional complaints.