The Korean Constitutional Court has made significant preparations ahead of the implementation of a new law regarding civil appeals. This involves assigning case numbers and names for the cases, with plans to increase staff to effectively manage the workload in the preliminary review department, responsible for determining whether cases should go into full review. Notably, this preparation follows the recent passage of an amendment to the Constitutional Court Act that allows the Court to review cases where a final court decision may infringe on constitutional rights.

In a meeting held by the justices of the Constitutional Court, various practical procedures from the reception to the conclusion of civil appeal cases were discussed. The new civil appeals will follow the existing procedures for constitutional complaints, ensuring a structured process as the Court adapts to these changes. It is anticipated that the civil appeal cases will be given the designation of 'Heonma,' similar to rights relief constitutional complaints, while the case name is likely to be 'Case Cancellation,' reflecting the Court's role in reviewing such appeals.

The Court is also taking proactive measures to handle the expected rise in cases, including forming a consensus on the need for increased staffing. The preliminary review team's role will expand significantly as they will be tasked with determining the validity of the cases upon their reception. Furthermore, the Court plans to create guidelines to help applicants navigate the process of filing civil appeals, aiming to minimize confusion during the implementation phase.