Supreme Court rules on doctors injecting narcotics for non-medical purposes
The court clarified that while such injections violate the Narcotics Control Act, they do not constitute illegal sales under the law.
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Law & Courts
Bills, rulings and constitutional decisions, tracked from the record.
Supreme Court rules bankruptcy alone is no excuse for trademark non-use
The court held that a trustee must actively seek permission to continue business to maintain registration rights.
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Supreme Court rules disability employment levies are tax deductible
The court found that payments made by employers for failing to meet hiring quotas do not count as punitive sanctions under corporate tax law.
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Supreme Court rules unincorporated fire stations exempt from privacy fines
The court found that a public official working for a fire station without legal personality could not be punished under the dual punishment provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act.
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Supreme Court rules private contract terms override civil code on termination
The court held that specific agreements on ending mandates take precedence over standard statutory provisions unless trust between parties has completely collapsed.
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Supreme Court orders insurer to pay death benefit for accident during policy term
The court ruled that ambiguous contract language regarding the timing of death must be interpreted in favor of the policyholder, citing the principle of disadvantage to the drafter under the Regulation of Terms Act.
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Supreme Court rules lighter penalty can end Saemaeul official suspension
The court clarified that a local credit union's decision to issue a warning instead of a demanded removal satisfies the legal requirement to lift an executive's job suspension.
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Supreme Court upholds inheritance tax valuation rules
The court ruled that presidential decree provisions for assessing property value do not exceed the scope of delegation under the former Inheritance and Gift Tax Act.
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Supreme Court rules seal cancellations are subject to administrative lawsuit
The court determined that refusing to issue a certificate or canceling a registered seal directly affects citizens' rights and constitutes an actionable administrative disposition.
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Supreme Court rules provisional registration takes priority in limited inheritance
The court found that fulfilling a provisional registration obligation does not violate the legal requirement to repay creditors proportionally from inherited assets.
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Government legislation ministry rules revenue facilities count as convenience amenities
The ministry clarified that profit-generating installations within sports complexes fall under the scope of convenience facilities.
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Supreme Court rules SH Corp must refund illegal housing fees
The court found that including basic facility costs in special supply prices violates mandatory law and constitutes unjust enrichment.
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Supreme Court rules US trademark sales exempt from Korean tax
The court determined that proceeds from selling US-registered trademarks constitute capital gains rather than royalties under the bilateral tax treaty.
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Government legislation ministry rules local referendums mandatory for military airport bids
The interpretation clarifies that local leaders cannot apply to host a relocated base without first holding a resident vote, even if the Defense Ministry does not explicitly request one.
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Government legislation ministry says water rights transfers need no public notice
The Ministry of Government Legislation ruled that authorities do not have to issue public notices when rights under water occupancy permits are transferred or inherited.
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Supreme Court rules training pretext does not excuse animal abuse
The court affirmed a lower court's decision that pinning a small elderly dog for 14 minutes during unrequested training constituted cruelty beyond acceptable disciplinary bounds.
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Supreme Court rules soldier death compensation claims start when families learn of loss
The court said the statute of limitations for military death benefits should not begin until bereaved families know or could reasonably know about the eligibility.
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Government legislation ministry says police can act before border crimes occur
The interpretation clarifies that officers may issue warnings or intervene in border areas even before specific illegal acts take place.
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Government legislation ministry rules most facilities can enter knowledge industry centers
The ministry clarified that any facility not explicitly excluded by presidential decree qualifies for entry under the Industrial Cluster Development Act.
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Supreme Court rules active-duty soldiers can face sex crime treatment orders
The court said a fine conviction that triggers automatic discharge removes the legal barrier to issuing mandatory counseling.
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Government legislation ministry sets compensation timing for urban renewal projects
A new legal interpretation clarifies that business loss compensation eligibility is tied to the public notice period for revitalization plans.
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Government legislation ministry says sexual harassment law covers external victims
The interpretation clarifies that customers and service users are protected under the Basic Act on Gender Equality.
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Government legislation ministry rules regular wage must set severance floor
The agency clarified that employers must use the higher of two wage metrics when calculating retirement payouts.
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Government legislation ministry rules out indirect data access for private firms
The ministry clarified that individuals must request personal information directly from private entities rather than through the Personal Information Protection Commission.
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Government legislation ministry bars excess condolence money for officials
Seoul's query on whether social norms could override the 50,000 won cap was rejected.
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Government legislation ministry rules extra leave requires 80 percent attendance
The ministry clarified that workers with three or more years of tenure must still meet the standard attendance rate to qualify for additional paid time off.
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Government legislation ministry rules change of use needs approval on conserved land
The ministry clarified that buildings erected on former conserved forest land require official permission for any change of purpose within five years of completion.
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Government legislation ministry rules newly bought forest land ineligible for direct payments
Foresters who purchase additional eligible land in January of the application year cannot include it in that year's subsidy claim, even if they already own qualifying plots.
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Government legislation ministry says joint housing ventures need new lender consent
A fresh legal interpretation requires developers to secure approval from creditors if land mortgages change after initial project plans are approved.
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Government legislation ministry allows discipline reduction for serious misconduct
The ruling clarifies that penalties can be lowered if the violation resulted from negligence during diligent work.
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