CPICL’s Korean Law Program to conclude in 2026

CPICL’s Korean Law Program will conclude at the end of 2026, marking the close of a valued initiative that has supported scholarly exchange and professional engagement with Korea’s legal community for more than two decades.

Emeritus Professor Ann Black, outgoing Manager of the Program, acknowledges the significant contribution of the many visiting Korean prosecutors, judges and lawyers who have participated through CPICL. Each brought professional insight, comparative perspective and first-hand experience of criminal justice reform, generously shared with colleagues and students across the UQ Law School.

Through their engagement, CPICL’s visiting Korean researchers enriched the academic life of the Law School, strengthened its global outlook, and broadened students’ understanding of cross-cultural dynamics in law and society. Professor Black extends her sincere thanks to all participants for their generosity, professionalism and friendship.

Professor Black also thanks Dr Constance Lee (External CPICL Fellow) for her important contributions to the Program, her ongoing support for CPICL, and her friendship. Dr Lee is now based at the University of Adelaide and can be contacted at constance.lee@adelaide.edu.au (publications available via ORCID).

An overview of the Program, its participants and their research contributions (since 2011) is available in the Archive section.

Following the Program’s conclusion, prosecutors from Korea Ministry of Justice should apply through the Law School’s Visiting Researcher Program.