The Seoul Central District Court will observe its summer recess from July 27 to August 7.
On June 18, the court announced through its "2026 Summer Recess Notification" that it will suspend trial dates for a period during the summer vacation season.
The recess will begin on the last Monday of July, July 27, and continue until August 7.
During this period, hearings for civil cases, including trial dates and mediation sessions, will not take place. For criminal cases, non-custodial hearings that do not significantly impact human rights will also be suspended. Additionally, non-urgent matters will not be processed during the recess.
However, urgent cases and those directly related to the protection of citizens' rights will continue to be heard as scheduled.
Hearings for civil cases involving provisional seizure and injunctions will proceed during the recess. In criminal cases, hearings for custody trials, appeals, and reviews of detention will also be conducted as normal.
Furthermore, cases deemed inappropriate for postponement by the court will continue during the recess.
The court implements summer and winter recesses annually to allow judges, court officials, and attorneys to take vacations while also reducing the burden on parties involved in cases regarding their attendance at trials. Urgent matters or cases requiring prompt decisions will be processed regardless of the recess period.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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