JIPYONG LLC

Constitutional litigation goes beyond individual redress.  It is the most fundamental legal mechanism for correcting unconstitutional laws and institutions.  Through proceedings such as adjudication on the constitutionality of statutes, adjudication on constitutional complaints, and adjudication on competence disputes, clients can challenge the constitutionality of legislation and obtain direct relief from infringements of fundamental rights by public authorities.  In March 2026, an amendment to the Constitutional Court Act introduced constitutional complaints against court judgments.  Such complaints may be filed on the following grounds: (i) where a court judgment infringes a fundamental right by adjudicating contrary to a Constitutional Court decision; (ii) where a court judgment infringes a fundamental right by failing to observe lawful procedures prescribed by the Constitution or statutes; or (iii) where it is manifest that a court judgment infringes a fundamental right by violating the Constitution or statutes.  A constitutional complaint against a court judgment must be filed within 30 days from the date the judgment becomes final. Where the Constitutional Court upholds the complaint, it directly vacates the judgment and the case is remanded for re-adjudication by the courts.  This powerful remedy is further elevating the role of constitutional litigation as the ultimate safeguard of rights.

Jipyong has built an extensive track record and deep expertise in constitutional litigation.  We have secured landmark decisions of unconstitutionality concerning the lease provision of the Civil Act, the judicial appointment provision of the Court Organization Act, provisions of the Public Official Election Act, and provisions of the Community Credit Cooperatives Act-each of which has led to substantive reform of the relevant laws and institutions.

Jipyong handles the full spectrum of constitutional adjudication, including adjudication on constitutional complaints (which now encompasses complaints against court judgments), requests for adjudication on the constitutionality of statutes, and adjudication on competence disputes.  The laws and statutory provisions we have challenged span the full breadth of fundamental rights, from individual rights such as property rights, freedom of occupation, and equality, to the regulatory frameworks that directly affect business operations.

Jipyong integrates constitutional litigation with administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings to address client matters at their root.  We look beyond the outcome of any single case and design strategies from a long-term perspective, ensuring that decisions of unconstitutionality can drive institutional reform and broader social change.  Our attorneys bring substantial experience before the Constitutional Court, personally handling each matter and providing clear guidance that enables clients to fully understand and make informed decisions on even the most complex constitutional issues.