Opening of the International Meeting of Research Officers of the AACC Research Secretariat

Over 50 Judges and Research Officers from 15 Member Institutions Attend

The opening ceremony of the '5th International Meeting of Research Officers of the AACC Research Secretariat,' organized by the Research Secretariat of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions (AACC) operated by the Constitutional Court, was held on the morning of the 19th at Westin Chosun Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Son Inhyuk, Secretary-General of the AACC Research Secretariat, is delivering the opening remarks at the opening ceremony of the '5th International Meeting of Research Officers of the AACC Research Secretariat' held on the morning of the 19th at the Westin Chosun Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul. Constitutional Court

Approximately 50 participants attended the opening ceremony, including Chief Justice Kim Sanghwan of the Constitutional Court, Justice Kim Hyungdu, Sohn Inhyuk, Secretary General of the AACC Research Secretariat and Secretary General of the Constitutional Court, as well as judges and research officers from 15 AACC member institutions.

In his congratulatory remarks, Chief Justice Kim stated, "Upholding the principles of democracy and realizing the substantive values of the rule of law are the most solemn mission and historical responsibility entrusted to our constitutional adjudication institutions today." He added, "I expect the research outcomes of this meeting to serve as a solid foundation for further safeguarding the fundamental rights of Asian citizens."

Secretary General Sohn also mentioned in his opening remarks, "By exploring a wide range of issues regarding recent trends and current topics in constitutional law, we will reaffirm the universal values of human rights and the rule of law, even amidst the different experiences of each country."

Meanwhile, the international meeting, which will run until the 21st under the theme of 'Recent Trends and Issues in Constitutional Law,' aims to revisit the constitutional journeys of various countries as they have responded to rapidly changing social conditions since 2018. Participants will also examine the trends in constitutional amendments and the significance of major decisions in each country, and share experiences and knowledge that have led to concrete achievements.

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