Supreme Court (North Korea)

The Supreme Court of North Korea, located in Pyongyang, is the highest organ of the judiciary, accountable to the Supreme People's Assembly. It serves primarily as the highest appellate court but also acts as the court of first instance for state crimes, with decisions that cannot be appealed. The court oversees lower courts and judges, and its structure includes chambers for criminal, civil, and special matters. Notably, trials involving foreigners are expedited directly to the Supreme Court. The court's decisions reflect the policies of the ruling party, and it plays a significant role in the state's legal proceedings, including sentencing political offenders.