Despite the fact that the last executions in South Korea took place in 1997, the court decided on 25 February that the death sentence is a form of punishment which does not violate the constitutional right to life.
Vaatamata faktile, et viimane hukkamine Lõuna-Koreas toimus 1997. aastal, langetas kohus 25. veebruaril otsuse, et surmanuhtlus on karistuse vorm, mis ei riku põhiseaduslikku õigust elule.