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The Korea Law Center addresses the development of the Korean legal, constitutional, and political systems, as the dynamic democracy emerges as one of the world’s most powerful economies. The center brings together scholars, judges, officials, and lawyers to deepen mutual understanding of both societies. The center aims to be a research hub for a robust exchange of ideas, theories and best practices in the fields of law, government, and business.

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  • Korea Law Center Hosts Conference Comparing Constitutional Change in United States and Korea

    On August 30, 2018, the Berkeley Korea Law Center, the Korean Legislation Research Institute (KLRI), and the Berkeley California Constitution Center proudly co-hosted a conference on “Comparing Constituitonal Change in the United State and Korea.” The conference aimed to build off the discussions and ideas developed at the 2018 Korean Legal Research Institute Conference on […]

  • Conference: Comparing Constitutional Change in the United States and Korea

    Co-sponsored by the Korea Legislation Research Institute; the Korea Law Center; and the California Constitution Center. This conference will take place at the Faculty Club on the UC Berkeley campus, August 30, 2018.

  • Korea Law Center at Berkeley Law Hosts Conversation with Congressman Tae Sup Keum from the Republic of Korea

    On April 3, 2018, the Korea Law Center hosted a conversation with Congressman Tae Sup Keum from South Korea. Keum was one of the key drafters of the impeachment bill in 2016 and took part in the “Candlelight Revolution” that brought the world’s attention to South Korea’s political change. Prior to the National Assembly, Keum served as a prosecutor of the Supreme Prosecutors’ […]

  • Berkeley Law Alumni Club Welcomes Dean Chemerinsky to Seoul

    More than 100 members of “the Berkeley Club,” the law school’s alumni organization in Korea, extended a warm welcome to Dean Erwin Chemerinsky at its annual meeting, on June 29, 2018. Dean Chemerinsky first spent time meeting Berkeley alumni and officials at important government bodies (the Korean Constitutional Court and Supreme Court), universities (Seoul National […]

  • Conversation with Ken Korea at Berkeley Law

    On April 13, 2018, the Korea Law Center welcomed Ken Korea to visit Berkeley Law and share his insights and career advice with Berkeley Law students. Mr. Korea is currently Senior Vice President and Head of the US IP Center at Samsung Electronics.  His responsibilities include IP Acquisition, IP Litigation, and IP Licensing for the […]

Comparing Constitutional Change in the U.S. and Korea

CONFERENCE

WHEN: Thursday, August 30, 2018

LOCATION: UC Berkeley, Faculty Club

(Lunch provided, reception to follow)

Co-sponsored by the Korea Legislation Research Institute, the Korea Law Center, and
the California Constitution Center

More information here