The annual contest invites university students, graduate students and law school students nationwide to submit proposals to enact or revise laws under the ministry’s jurisdiction, including the Civil Act, to gather new ideas from students.
A total of 56 teams, or 191 people, took part this year, submitting proposals focused on easing everyday inconveniences and protecting vulnerable groups.
After a blind preliminary review, the ministry selected nine teams for the finals. The finalists presented their proposals in person, followed by judging.
Judges evaluated entries mainly on the need for revision and originality of solutions, consistency with the legal system and legal reasoning, and feasibility and usefulness. One grand prize, one top excellence award, two excellence awards and five encouragement awards were selected.
Yonsei University won the grand prize for a proposed partial amendment to the Civil Act. Konkuk University received the top excellence award for a proposed partial amendment to the Civil Act.
The ministry said it plans to actively use the ideas submitted through the contest in future policy efforts.
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