Last Change:

03/20/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Korea

Year: 1948

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1948/en/19949?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=Korea+constitution&order=desc&sort=score&result=result-19949-en
Description

The Constitution of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea outlines the legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of citizens. There are no specific mention on refugees but the Constitution stipulates that foreigners legally present in the country are entitled to legal protection of their person and property. Article 6(2) : "The status of aliens shall be guaranteed as prescribed by international law and treaties."

Selected provisions
Constitution of the Republic of Korea - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of Korea - Generic