CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF KOREA

Friday the Voices of the Soul were invited to sing at the Constitutional Court of Korea for President Lee Kang Kook.

The Constitutional Court of Korea is an independent and specialised court in South Korea, whose primarily role is the reviewing constitutionality under the Constitution of the Republic of Korea. It also has administrative law functions such as ruling on competence disputes between governmental entities, giving final decisions on impeachments, and making judgments on the dissolution of political parties.

Nine Justices serve on the court, all of whom are appointed by the President. Three of the positions are appointed directly by the President. Of the remaining six positions, three are appointed from candidates nominated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and three are appointed from candidates elected by the National Assembly. In addition, the head of the court is chosen by the President, with the consent of the National Assembly.

Justices serve renewable terms of six years, and are required to retire their posts at the age of 65, excepting the head of the Constitutional Court, who may serve until the age of 70. Justices of the Constitutional Court are prohibited from joining political parties and engaging in political activities by Article 112(2) of the Constitution. In addition, Justices of the Constitutional Court are prohibited by law from running businesses, holding other public offices, and being otherwise employed.
 
 
 

A decision of the Constitutional Court cannot be appealed and binds all state agencies and local governments. Thus, the Constitutional Court is the final adjudication (last resort) organ as to the matters under its jurisdiction. The Constitutional Court is one of the highest constitutional organs and is on a par with the National Assembly, the Executive, and the Supreme Court. The explicit authority for the role of the Constitutional Court is provided in Chapter Six of the Constitution.

 

I was making sure Han Sol was warmed up for the BIG performance!

Volunteers:  Merton family, Martin, Mee Hyang, Molly and Director Kim

Molly says a few words before the performance...

The Voices of the Soul did an amazing job today!! I was so proud of them...I felt like a proud parent watching her children perform. 

A STANDING OVATION - AND "ENCORE!"

The President of the Constitutional Court takes charge of the affairs of the Constitutional Court, and directs and supervises public officials under his or her authority. Further, the President is the Chairman of the Council of Justices and the presiding Justice of the Full Bench of the Constitutional Court.  Currently, Justice Mr. Kang-Kook Lee has been serving the court as the 4th President of the Constitutional Court since January 22, 2007.