The Supreme Court of South Korea is taking proactive measures as it prepares to implement the new 'Lawsuit for Review' law, which is scheduled to be enacted shortly after its approval in a cabinet meeting on August 5. To prevent confusion in judicial practice with the law's introduction, the court's administrative office has ordered its various departments to assess the potential impacts of this law on the existing judicial system. This thorough evaluation underscores the Supreme Court's commitment to smoothing out the implementation process, especially concerning how already concluded civil and criminal judgments might be affected by requests for constitutional review.

One of the main concerns regarding the new law is how it will affect previously finalized judgments, particularly in areas such as real estate registration and family relations (e.g., divorce). According to the new legislation, decisions made by the court can be challenged before the Constitutional Court within 30 days if it is believed that such decisions violate individual rights based on constitutional principles. However, the potential outcomes could lead to significant uncertainties especially regarding whether cases reverted by the Constitutional Court after review would go back to the Supreme Court or the initial court where the decision was originally made.

As the Supreme Court gears up for the potential challenges posed by the 'Lawsuit for Review', the Constitutional Court is also preparing for an influx of cases and is finalizing its procedures for handling these filings. As both courts prepare to adapt to this new legal landscape, it remains crucial for legal practitioners and the public to understand the implications of this law and the operational changes it will bring to judicial proceedings in South Korea.