Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Assembly passes legal revision to bar acting president from nominating Constitutional Court justices

The National Assembly passed a revision to the Constitutional Court Act on Thursday that bars an acting president from nominating Constitutional Court justices.

2025-04-17

Constitutional Court suspends acting President Han Duck-soo's justice nominations

The Constitutional Court suspended acting President Han Duck-soo's recent nominations for justices, blocking all related proceedings.

2025-04-16

Justice Ma Eun-hyuk pledges adherence to constitutional principles on first day in job

Newly appointed Constitutional Court Justice Ma Eun-hyeok addressed public concerns over his perceived ideological bias as he began his first day on Wednesday.

2025-04-09

Gov't launches new 'regional,' 'top-tier' visa programs as part of immigration overhaul

The Justice Ministry launched two new visa programs on Wednesday, a pilot "regional visa" system tailored to local government needs and a "top-tier visa" to attract high-level talent in advanced industries.

2025-04-02

Impeachment trial of Justice Minister Park ends after just one hearing

The impeachment trial of Justice Minister Park Sung-jae ended on Tuesday afternoon after the Constitutional Court held a single formal hearing in the afternoon to hear oral arguments for and against his removal from office.

2025-03-18

Justice Ministry strengthens policy on forced deportations

The Justice Ministry will forcibly deport foreigners who refuse to leave Korea without reasonable grounds by directly escorting such individuals on their outbound journey, the ministry announced Tuesday.

2025-03-18

Travel to China jumps 60 percent after visa-free entry begins

Korean travel to China surged 60 percent after visa-free entry began.

2025-03-13

Korea nominates SNU Prof. Paik Jin-hyun for International Court of Justice

Korea nominates Paik Jin-hyun for International Court of Justice, marking its first-ever candidacy in history.

2025-03-06

Constitutional Court set to rule on acting president's non-appointment of justice

The Constitutional Court is set to rule Thursday on the constitutionality of acting President Choi Sang-mok's decision to withhold the appointment of a ninth justice to the bench.

2025-02-27

With visa program set to expire, Gyeonggi asks Justice Ministry to let foreign children stay

The Gyeonggi provincial government has requested the extension of temporary visas for foreign children born in Korea.

2025-02-21