Pakistan's Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding on bilateral judicial cooperation, opening a formal channel for exchanges between the two judiciaries. The agreement was signed in Seoul on Monday during an official visit by Pakistan's Chief Justice, who was received by his South Korean counterpart, Justice Jo Hee-de. The two chief justices held talks on institutional relations and closer cooperation before signing the document.

What the pact covers

The pact provides a framework for judicial exchanges, professional capacity building, judicial education, joint research and sharing of institutional experience, with emphasis on judicial reform and modernisation, electronic court systems, digital justice, responsible use of artificial intelligence in court administration, smart courts and judicial analytics. Reciprocal delegations, professional attachments, study visits, expert exchanges and joint conferences are also envisaged, along with periodic high-level dialogue.

Technology at the centre of the visit

Pakistan's Chief Justice also met Justice Noh Gyeong-pil, Minister of the National Court Administration of Korea, for talks on court management and technology in justice delivery. He later visited the Korean Supreme Court's IT centre. Pakistan's ambassador to South Korea, Syed Moazzam Shah, accompanied him. The agreement is presented as part of the Supreme Court of Pakistan's wider effort to draw on international experience as it pursues judicial reform and digital transformation.

Sources: Centreline (DNA); The Northern Post, 2 November 2026.