AACC Secretariat International Conference of Research Officers to Be Held in Seoul

Under the Theme of "Recent Trends and Issues in Constitutional Law"

The Constitutional Court announced on May 18, 2026, that the "5th International Conference of Research Officers of the AACC Secretariat," organized by the Secretariat of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions (AACC), will be held in Seoul from May 18 to 21.

Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

This international conference, held under the theme "Recent Trends and Issues in Constitutional Law," will revisit the constitutional developments each country has undertaken in response to rapidly changing social conditions since 2018. Participants will analyze the trends in constitutional amendments and the significance of major decisions experienced by each nation, and share their knowledge and experiences that have led to tangible achievements.

Starting immediately after the opening ceremony on May 19, the conference will feature presentations and discussions by member institutions, divided into sessions on constitutional amendments since 2018, major constitutional court decisions since 2018, major legislative developments under the constitution since 2018, and a general session. Approximately 40 participants, including judges, research officers, and guests from 15 AACC member institutions, will attend the event.

Meanwhile, since 2017, the Constitutional Court has been hosting the AACC Secretariat International Conference for Judges and the International Conference for Research Officers in alternate years.

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